God's Highest Will
To discern God's highest will, one must be willing to put away known sin, separate from worldly attractions, and offer themselves to God in faith.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of discerning God's highest will through three key actions: putting away known sin, separating from worldly distractions, and offering oneself to God in faith. He assures that God welcomes all who sincerely seek Him, acknowledging their need for cleansing and healing through Jesus Christ. Tozer highlights that true transformation comes from recognizing our unclean state and turning to Christ, who is the ultimate source of mercy, righteousness, and life. The sermon underscores the importance of faith in experiencing the fullness of God's promises.
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Let us consider three simple things reinforced in the Word of God for those who would discern God's highest will. First, be willing to put away known sin! Second, separate yourself from all of the attractions of the world, the flesh and the devil! Finally, offer yourself to your God and Savior in believing faith! God has never yet turned away an honest, sincere person who has come to know the eternal value of the atonement and the peace that is promised through the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. The only person who will never be cleansed and made whole is the one who insists he or she needs no remedy.
The person who comes in faith to God and confesses, "I am unclean; I am sin-sick; I am blind," will find mercy and righteousness and life.
Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Savior, the Cleanser. He is the Purifier, the Healer. He is the Sight-giver and the Life-giver. He alone is the Way, the Truth and the Life!
Sermon Outline
- Be willing to put away known sin
- Separate yourself from worldly attractions
- Offer yourself to God in faith
- Recognize the sin in your life
- Repent and turn away from sin
- Avoid worldly influences
- Seek spiritual guidance
- Come to God in sincerity
- Confess your need for a Savior
Key Quotes
“God has never yet turned away an honest, sincere person who has come to know the eternal value of the atonement and the peace that is promised through the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.” — A.W. Tozer
“The only person who will never be cleansed and made whole is the one who insists he or she needs no remedy.” — A.W. Tozer
“He alone is the Way, the Truth and the Life!” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- Recognize and repent of known sin in your life.
- Seek spiritual guidance to help you avoid worldly influences and stay focused on God.
- Come to God in sincerity and faith, confessing your need for a Savior.