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  LET JESUS BE YOUR EVERYTHING
  by David Wilkerson
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Summary: Let Jesus be your everything by seeking Him with all your heart
and soul, and by trusting Him as your righteousness, light, joy, peace,
and salvation.

Topics: "Intimacy With God", "Prioritizing Jesus"
Scripture References: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 27:8, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 6:6, John 15:4-5, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 3:8, Colossians 3:1-2, James 4:8, 1 John 2:15

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DESCRIPTION
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David Wilkerson emphasizes the deep desire of the Lord for intimacy with
His children, urging believers to seek a personal relationship with
Jesus in the secret place of prayer. He contrasts the genuine servant-
heart of Christ with the superficiality of modern religion that often
condones sin while neglecting true holiness. Wilkerson warns that many
Christians, despite claiming a desire for Jesus, often prioritize
worldly accolades and possessions over their relationship with Him. He
encourages believers to seek the Lord wholeheartedly, reminding them
that Jesus is their everything--righteousness, light, joy, peace, and
salvation.

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CONTENT
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The Lord desires intimacy with his dear children. He longs to be shut up
alone with the love of his heart. "When you pray, go into your room, and
when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret
place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly"
(Matthew 6:6).

Unbelievers long to see a genuine example of Christ's servant-heart in
those who call themselves Christians. Too much of religion today
condones sin with words such as brotherhood, love, and unity while
forsaking real holiness. In contrast, believers who spend time "in the
secret place" with him rise up and present an uncompromising testimony
to a hungry, waiting world.

The name of Jesus is being profaned in the world today, especially in
America. Roman soldiers mocked him by putting a crown of thorns on his
head, but this nation now mocks him with more sophistication.

Yet, Jesus also suffers rejection from many who claim to want him the
most: Christians! Ask anyone calling himself a Christian these
questions: "Do you feel your need of Jesus? Do you desire to know him
better?" Nearly all of them would answer in the affirmative. But many
love the praises of men and the acquisition of material things above all
else. The Word of God says, "If anyone loves the world, the love of the
Father is not in him" (1 John 2:15).

All who desire to know Jesus can certainly do so. The Word of God says,
"You will seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you seek Him
with all your heart and with all your soul" (Deuteronomy 4:29). Jesus
longs to spend time alone with you, so don't become so wrapped up in
doing good that you lose touch with him. He is your righteousness, your
light, your joy, your peace, your salvation -- so let him truly be your
everything.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/david-wilkerson/let-jesus-be-your-everything/
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