We and Our Times Are in God's Hands
The man of true faith lives in absolute assurance that God's sovereignty is real and that He is in control of every aspect of our lives.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes that true faith brings absolute assurance that our lives are guided by God, and that misfortune cannot disrupt His divine plan. He reassures believers that they are not mere victims of fate but cherished saints under God's care, appointed to live and depart from this world according to His timing. This understanding is not just comforting but is rooted in biblical truth, encouraging believers to embrace it with joy and reverence. Tozer calls for a deep trust in God's wisdom, love, and power, which ensures our ultimate blessing.
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The man of true faith may live in the absolute assurance that his steps are ordered by the Lord. For him, misfortune is outside the bounds of possibility. He cannot be torn from this earth one hour ahead of the time which God has appointed, and he cannot be detained on earth one moment after God is done with him here. He is not a waif of the wide world, a foundling of time and space, but a saint of the Lord and the darling of His particular care.
All this is not mere dreaming, not a comforting creed woven as a garment to warm the shivering hearts of lonely, frightened souls in a dark and unfriendly world. Rather it is of the essence of truth, a fair summation of the teaching of the Bible on the subject and should be received reverently and joyously along with everything else which is taught in the Scriptures of truth.
Here then I doubt no more, But in His pleasure rest, Whose wisdom, love and truth, and power Engage to make me blest.
Sermon Outline
- The Assurance of God's Sovereignty
- The Limits of Misfortune
- The Reality of God's Care
- He is a saint of the Lord
- He is the darling of God's particular care
- He cannot be detained on earth after God is done with him
Key Quotes
“For him, misfortune is outside the bounds of possibility.” — A.W. Tozer
“He is not a waif of the wide world, a foundling of time and space, but a saint of the Lord and the darling of His particular care.” — A.W. Tozer
“Here then I doubt no more, But in His pleasure rest, Whose wisdom, love and truth, and power Engage to make me blest.” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We can apply the truth of God's sovereignty by trusting in His goodness and wisdom, even in difficult circumstances.
- We should receive the truth of God's sovereignty reverently and joyously, just as we would any other biblical teaching.
- Living in absolute assurance means having confidence that God is in control of every aspect of our lives.