God Is on Our Side
The Word of God is living and powerful, operating in our behalf to save and keep us.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the profound truth that the Word of God is actively working on our behalf, bringing salvation and support to believers. He reflects on Psalm 71, where he finds comfort in the commandment that assures God's commitment to save him. Tozer passionately asserts that the living Word is responsible for forgiveness, cleansing, and protection, and he encourages believers to recognize the power of God's Word in their lives. He boldly states that nothing in the universe can strip away eternal life from those who trust and obey God. Tozer concludes with a heartfelt gratitude for the living and powerful nature of the Word of God.
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It was a gracious revelation to my human spirit when I discovered that the Word of God was actually on my side, operating in my behalf! I was reading Psalm 71 and I came to this amazing statement: "Thou hast given commandment to save me!" My heart has been warmed with that realization ever since. I believe that the Word of the living God has gone throughout all the earth to save me and keep me! Let the theological experts raise their eyebrow -- I do not care!
The living Word has charged Himself with responsibility to forgive, to cleanse and to keep me!
Let us not be guilty of under rating the Word of God operating on our behalf I dare to say that there is not an uncontrolled stroke or force anywhere in all of God's mighty universe that can take eternal life away from a trusting, believing, obedient child of God. Let us thank God for the Word! It is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword!
Sermon Outline
- The Revelation of God's Word
- The Power of the Word
- The Word's Authority
- Uncontrollable forces cannot take away eternal life
- The Word is living and powerful
Key Quotes
“The living Word has charged Himself with responsibility to forgive, to cleanse and to keep me!” — A.W. Tozer
“I dare to say that there is not an uncontrolled stroke or force anywhere in all of God's mighty universe that can take eternal life away from a trusting, believing, obedient child of God.” — A.W. Tozer
“It is living and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword!” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We should acknowledge the power and authority of God's Word in our lives.
- We can trust that God's Word is working to forgive and cleanse us.
- We should thank God for the gift of His living and powerful Word.