Make Time to Pray
The sermon emphasizes the importance of prayer and meditation on the Word, and encourages listeners to prioritize their faithfulness to God and seek healing through the blood of the Lamb.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of making time for prayer amidst our busy lives, drawing parallels with the dedication of Jesus and Martin Luther, who prioritized prayer even when overwhelmed with tasks. He challenges listeners to reflect on their faithfulness in prayer and meditation on Scripture, urging honesty in self-assessment to experience spiritual renewal. Tozer reassures that God welcomes our confessions and failures, offering healing and restoration through the blood of Christ, symbolized as the balm in Gilead.
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"Am I faithful in prayer?" Ask yourself that. "Well, I'm busy," you say. Yes, you are busy. So was the Lord Jesus. So was Martin Luther. Luther said, "In the morning I have so much work to do that I am going to have to pray longer today." Are you faithful in prayer, and do you meditate on the Word? How much of Scripture have you read lately? Have you read it wth meditation and tenderness? These are a few questions. You can answer them evasively and the snow lies there. Or you can answer them honestly and see the springtime come to your heart. Put yourself in the hands of the One who loves you infinitely. If you have failed Him, you will have to admit that there is a rut or snow on the meadow.
Tell Him so--don't hide it.
He will not turn His back in anger and say, "You disappoined me and betrayed me." There is a balm in Gilead, plenty of it. The balm and healing in the blood of the Lamb will get you out of the rut.
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Prayer
- Meditation on the Word
- Putting ourselves in God's hands
- Admitting failure and seeking healing
- The balm in Gilead and the healing in the blood of the Lamb
Key Quotes
“Are you faithful in prayer, and do you meditate on the Word?” — A.W. Tozer
“There is a balm in Gilead, plenty of it.” — A.W. Tozer
“The balm and healing in the blood of the Lamb will get you out of the rut.” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- Make time for prayer and meditation on the Word, even in the midst of a busy life.
- Admit your failures to God and seek healing through the balm in Gilead and the blood of the Lamb.
- Prioritize your faithfulness to God and seek to deepen your relationship with Him.