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  'I WILL NOT FORSAKE YOU!'
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: Jesus Christ's promise to never leave or forsake His followers
gives us the assurance and confidence to fulfill our missionary
responsibility.

Topics: "Divine Presence", "Missionary Responsibility"
Scripture References: Matthew 28:18

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes that while men without God face isolation and
despair, true followers of Christ are never alone in their mission. He
reassures that every Christian, whether a martyr or a missionary, is
accompanied by Jesus, who fulfills His promise to guide and support
them. Tozer highlights the importance of surrendering to Christ's
lordship and obeying His commands, especially as young people are called
to their missionary responsibilities. The assurance of Christ's presence
and power empowers believers to go forth and make disciples, knowing
they are never forsaken. Ultimately, the message is one of hope and
divine companionship in the face of life's challenges.

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Men without God suffer alone and die alone in times of war and in other
circumstances of life. All alone! But it can never be said that any true
soldier of the Cross of Jesus Christ, no man or woman as missionary or
messenger of the Truth has ever gone out to a ministry alone! There have
been many Christian martyrs, but not one of them was on that mission
field all alone. Jesus Christ keeps His promise of taking them by the
hand and leading them triumphantly through to the world beyond. We can
sum it up by noting that Jesus Christ asks us only to surrender to His
lordship and obey His commands.

When the Spirit of God deals with our young people about their own
missionary responsibility, Christ assures them of His presence and power
as they prepare to go: "All power is given unto Me!

I am no longer in the grave. I will protect you. I will support you. I
will go ahead of you. I will give you effectiveness for your witness and
ministry. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations "I will never
leave you nor forsake you!"

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/i-will-not-forsake-you/
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