God Exegesis
Jesus Christ is the only person we can trust to follow, and He calls us to surrender to His irresistible charm.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the uniqueness of Jesus Christ as the only trustworthy figure to follow, contrasting Him with all others throughout history. He highlights that Jesus is the Word made flesh, full of grace and truth, and the fulfillment of prophecies such as being the Wonderful Counselor and Mighty God. Tozer points out the miraculous events surrounding Jesus, including His resurrection and ascension, affirming His divine authority and glory. He calls believers to surrender themselves to Jesus, who invites them to concentrate on Him and be captivated by His charm. This message underscores the importance of recognizing Jesus as the King of glory and the ultimate guide in our lives.
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There is only one Man whom we can trust to follow. That Man is Jesus Christ. Why is He different from any other person? Why do I refuse to follow other people, and yet follow this Man? Of no other person can it be said, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God" (John 1:1). "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth" (1:14). Of no other person from Adam to now can it be said, "He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6).
Of no one else can it be said that three days after He had gone into the grave He rose again.
Of no other person can it be said that while they beheld Him, . . . he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven" (Acts 1:9-11). . . . This is the King of glory, this Man; and this Man is the one who says, "Give yourself to me. Surrender to me and concentrate upon me. Be caught in the spell of the irresistible charm."
Sermon Outline
- The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ
- The Miraculous Life of Jesus Christ
- The Call to Surrender to Jesus Christ
- Jesus Christ calls us to give ourselves to Him
- Jesus Christ calls us to surrender to His irresistible charm
- Jesus Christ is the only person who can be described as 'Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace'
Key Quotes
“Of no other person can it be said, 'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God' (John 1:1).” — A.W. Tozer
“This is the King of glory, this Man; and this Man is the one who says, 'Give yourself to me. Surrender to me and concentrate upon me. Be caught in the spell of the irresistible charm.'” — A.W. Tozer
“Of no other person from Adam to now can it be said, 'He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace' (Isaiah 9:6).” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We must surrender to Jesus Christ and give ourselves to Him completely.
- We must trust in Jesus Christ's power and authority over our lives.
- We must follow Jesus Christ's call to surrender to His irresistible charm and live a life of obedience to Him.