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  MIGHTY DEEDS AND EMPTY WORDS
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: The power of simple announcements lies in their ability to
convey the significance of mighty deeds without the need for elaborate
words.

Topics: "Spiritual Satisfaction", "Gods Provision"
Scripture References: Psalm 17:15, Psalm 107:9, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 14:20, Philippians 4:12

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DESCRIPTION
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The preacher delves into the Greek word 'chortazo,' which means to feed
with herbs or grass until fully satisfied, emphasizing the concept of
being filled to satisfaction. This term is used in the Bible to describe
the miraculous feeding of the multitudes by Jesus, highlighting the
abundance and satisfaction provided by God. The sermon explores how
'chortazo' is used figuratively by Jesus to signify experiencing inward
satisfaction or contentment with an object or state, ultimately pointing
to the deep spiritual longing within each person that only God can
satisfy. Various Bible verses and illustrations are used to illustrate
the importance of hungering and thirsting for righteousness, seeking
God's nourishment, and finding complete satisfaction in Christ alone.

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CONTENT
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Again, that world-shaking event, the crucifixion of Christ, is stated in
four words, "There they crucified him." One shudders to think what
fanfare and buildup such a stupendous event would require if written by
the shallow novelists or dramatists of our day. To represent such a
solemn event on the stage would cost thousands of dollars and would
require enough words to fill a dozen pages of script. The reason for the
difference is of course that the evangelists felt the crucifixion and
instinctively spoke of it in few words.

To follow this thought further, it is only necessary to note the simple
brevity of the announcement of our Lord's resurrection.

The "young man" told the inquiring disciples the story in three words:
"He is risen." These needed no eloquent preface to such a wondrous
announcement. Where there have been mighty deeds, there need be no
multitude of words to tell of them. Many words are required only where
the deeds have been too feeble to speak for themselves.

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