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  THE SET OF OUR SAILS
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of moral determination and
aligning our lives with God's will to navigate life's challenges
effectively.

Topics: "Commitment to God", "Moral Determination"
Scripture References: Genesis 28:20, Daniel 1:8

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes the significance of moral determination in serving
the Lord, using examples from the Bible such as Daniel, Jacob, Jesus,
and Paul, who all demonstrated a steadfast commitment to God's will. He
encourages believers to set their sails in alignment with God's purpose,
assuring that they will navigate life's challenges effectively. Tozer
highlights that true spiritual greatness arises from a firm resolve to
follow God's path, regardless of external pressures. He concludes with a
prayer for renewed commitment to serve God faithfully and without
compromise.

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But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with
the portion of the king's delicacies, nor with the wine which he
drank.... --Daniel 1:8

Though we do not hear much of it in this age of spineless religion,
there is nevertheless much in the Bible about the place of moral
determination in the service of the Lord. "Jacob vowed a vow," and it
was the beginning of a very wonderful life with God....

Daniel "purposed in his heart," and God honored his purpose. Jesus set
his face like a flint and walked straight toward the cross. Paul
"determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him
crucified,"...

These are only a few of the many men and women of the Bible who have
left us a record of spiritual greatness born out of a will firmly set to
do the will of God....

Let us, then, set our sails in the will of God. If we do this we will
certainly find ourselves moving in the right direction, no matter which
way the wind blows. The Set of the Sail, pp. 11-13

"Lord, today I renew the vow I made many years ago to serve You
unreservedly. I'm often pulled in other directions, but keep me focused
and faithful, undeterred and undefiled. In Jesus' name, Amen."

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