According to the Power That Worketh in Us
A.B. Simpson's sermon highlights the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in bringing both internal strength and external blessings to believers.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in achieving union with God, which leads to an inheritance of blessings and prosperity in health and spirit. He explains that as we allow God's power to work within us, we become a source of attraction for those seeking hope and healing. Simpson encourages believers to recognize and embrace the indwelling glory of Christ, which empowers them to live fully and glorify God. The sermon highlights the importance of internal spiritual strength as the foundation for external blessings.
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When we reach the place of union with God through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, we come into the inheritance of external blessing and enter upon the land of our possession. Then our health and physical strength come to us through the power of our interior life. Then the prayer is fulfilled that we shall be in health and prosper as our soul prospers. Then, with the kingdom of God and His righteousness within us all things are added unto us. God's external working always keeps pace with the power that works in us. When God is enthroned in a human soul, the devil and the world soon find it out. We do not need to advertise our power.
Jesus could not be hid, and a soul filled with divine power and purity should become the center of attraction to hungry hearts and Suffering lives.
Let us receive Him and recognize Him in His indwelling glory, and then will we appropriate all that it means for our life in all its fullness. Lord, give me the "hiding of thy power," and let Christ be glorified in me.
Sermon Outline
- I points: - Union with God through the Holy Spirit - Inheritance of external blessings - Health and physical strength from interior life
- II points: - Fulfillment of prayer for health and prosperity - Kingdom of God within us - All things added unto us
- III points: - God's external working and internal power - Recognition of divine power - Attraction of a soul filled with divine purity
- IV points: - Receiving and recognizing Christ's glory - Appropriating fullness of life - Desire for the hiding of His power
Key Quotes
“When God is enthroned in a human soul, the devil and the world soon find it out.” — A.B. Simpson
“Jesus could not be hid, and a soul filled with divine power and purity should become the center of attraction to hungry hearts and Suffering lives.” — A.B. Simpson
“Lord, give me the 'hiding of thy power,' and let Christ be glorified in me.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- Seek a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit to experience God's blessings.
- Recognize the power of Christ within you to attract and help others.
- Pray for the hiding of God's power in your life to glorify Him.