========================================================================
  PRAYER OF A SERVANT
  by A.W. Tozer
========================================================================

Summary: A.W. Tozer's sermon emphasizes the divine calling to serve God
and the importance of trusting in His sovereignty despite personal
inadequacies.

Topics: "Divine Calling", "Servanthood"
Scripture References: Exodus 3:11-12, Isaiah 6:8, Jeremiah 1:5, Matthew 28:19-20, John 15:16, Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:13, 2 Timothy 1:9, Hebrews 5:4, 1 Peter 2:9

------------------------------------------------------------------------
DESCRIPTION
------------------------------------------------------------------------

A.W. Tozer emphasizes the profound honor and responsibility of being
called as a servant of God, acknowledging the fear and weight of the
task ahead in a time of great upheaval. He reflects on the divine
calling that sets apart those chosen by God, like Aaron, to deliver His
message to a stubborn and resistant audience. Tozer encourages believers
to relinquish their insecurities and trust in God's sovereign choice,
affirming that the responsibility of the mission lies with God, not with
the servant. Ultimately, he submits to God's will, expressing a deep
commitment to fulfill the calling despite personal inadequacies.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONTENT
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Lord, I have heard Thy voice and was afraid. Thou hast called me to an
awesome task in a grave and perilous hour. Thou art about to shake all
nations and the earth and also heaven, that the things that cannot be
shaken may remain. Lord my Lord, Thou hast stooped to honor me to be Thy
servant. No man taketh this honor upon himself save he that is called of
God as was Aaron. Thou hast ordained me Thy messenger to them that are
stubborn of heart and hard of hearing. They have rejected Thee, the
Master and it is n6t to be expected that they will receive me, the
servant. My God, I shall not waste time deploring my weaknesses nor my
unfittedness for the work.

The responsibility is not mine but Thine.

Thou hast said, "I know thee; I ordained thee; I sanctified thee." Who
am I to argue with Thee or to call into question Thy sovereign choice?
The decision is not mine but Thine. So be it, Lord; Thy will, not mine
be done.

========================================================================
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/prayer-of-a-servant/
========================================================================