Surrendering to God's Will
Surrendering to God's Will5
Finding the Way - Part 1
By J.R. Miller0PSA 143:8PRO 3:5J.R. Miller emphasizes God's intimate guidance in our lives, comparing His precision in directing celestial bodies to His care for each individual. He reassures that God is deeply interested in our daily paths, urging us to seek divine direction through prayer, especially in times of uncertainty. Miller highlights that true guidance requires surrendering our will to God, trusting that His way, though sometimes difficult, leads to holiness and growth. He encourages believers to recognize that even in trials, God is present, shaping us for His purpose. Ultimately, Miller calls for a continuous prayerful attitude, reminding us that God's guidance is essential for every aspect of our lives.
A Straitened Place, Which Revealeth the Face of God
By Smith Wigglesworth0GEN 32:24GEN 32:28ISA 55:8Smith Wigglesworth emphasizes the transformative power of being alone with God, as exemplified by Jacob's wrestling match with the divine. He illustrates how Jacob's struggles and eventual surrender led to a profound revelation of God's presence and purpose in his life. The sermon highlights the necessity of letting go of our own plans to embrace God's higher ways, which often require us to confront our weaknesses and seek His blessing earnestly. Wigglesworth encourages believers to recognize that true victory and transformation come from a deep, sincere relationship with God, where we hold onto Him in faith and humility. Ultimately, he reminds us that God's plans for us are far greater than our own, leading to peace and reconciliation in our lives.
Epistle 97
By George Fox0PSA 37:5PRO 3:5ISA 40:31JER 29:11LUK 22:42ROM 12:22CO 1:20GAL 3:9PHP 4:6JAS 1:5George Fox emphasizes the importance of surrendering one's own will to God's will, echoing the prayer of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. He warns against striving against God's providence and encourages believers to wait in reverence to understand their duties to the Lord. Fox reminds the faithful of God's everlasting love and blessings, urging them to avoid rashness that could lead to curses and a broken covenant with God. He concludes with a prayer for faith in Christ, who fulfills God's promises.
The Death to Self
By Michael Koulianos1571:25:46MAT 26:36Michael Koulianos emphasizes the necessity of dying to self in order to truly follow Jesus, highlighting that the essence of discipleship involves surrendering our personal desires and ambitions to embrace God's will. He draws parallels between the agony of Gethsemane and our own struggles with self, urging the congregation to seek a deeper relationship with Christ through humility and obedience. Koulianos warns against the individualism that plagues the modern church, calling for a return to the biblical understanding of community and sacrifice. He encourages believers to embrace their weaknesses as a means to experience God's strength and to live a life that glorifies Jesus above all else.
God's Guidance and How to Get It
By R.A. Torrey0PSA 32:8JAS 1:5R.A. Torrey emphasizes the profound privilege of receiving God's guidance in life, asserting that true guidance is available only to believers who genuinely seek it. He outlines seven essential steps to obtain this guidance, starting with accepting Jesus Christ and recognizing our own limitations in wisdom. Torrey stresses the importance of sincere prayer, a willingness to follow God's will, and the necessity of expecting clear answers from God. He warns against the dangers of self-deception in seeking guidance and encourages believers to trust in God's clarity and timing. Ultimately, Torrey assures that God will guide those who fully surrender their will to Him.