Confidence in Him
We can have confidence in God by trusting in His promises and being honest with Him, which will lead us to deliverance in times of trouble.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of having confidence in God, encouraging believers to approach His throne of grace boldly, especially in times of need. He warns against seeking miraculous signs for personal gain and instead highlights the significance of honest communication with God during difficult times. Tozer reassures that through the merit of Jesus Christ, believers can claim God's promises and trust in His unwavering support. He concludes with a prayer of gratitude for God's faithfulness and the powerful promise given to those who trust in Him.
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Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. --Hebrews 4:16
You can have this confidence in God, and you can have this respect for His will. Do not expect God to perform miracles for you so you can write books about them. Do not ever be caught asking God to send you toys like that to play around with.
But if you are in trouble and concerned about your situation and willing to be honest with God, you can have confidence in Him. You can go to Him in the merit of His Son, claiming His promises, and He will not let you down. God will help you, and you will find the way of deliverance.
God will move heaven and earth for you if you will trust Him. Faith Beyond Reason, p. 49
"Thank You, Father, for the majesty of this truth. It certainly is only in the merit of Your Son, but in that merit You've given us a powerful promise. Thank You that You never let us down. Amen."
Sermon Outline
- Having Confidence in God
- The Purpose of Confidence
- To Obtain Mercy and Find Grace
- To Find Deliverance in Times of Trouble
Key Quotes
“You can have this confidence in God, and you can have this respect for His will.” — A.W. Tozer
“God will move heaven and earth for you if you will trust Him.” — A.W. Tozer
“Thank You, Father, for the majesty of this truth.” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- You can have confidence in God's will by trusting in His promises and being honest with Him.
- When you trust God, He will move heaven and earth to help you.
- It's not about asking God for toys or things to play around with, but about being honest with God and trusting in His promises.