Leave It to God
The sermon emphasizes the importance of fully entrusting our cares and ways to God through faith and continuous commitment.
Charles E. Cowman preaches on the importance of rolling our cares and burdens onto God, emphasizing the need to trust in Him completely and commit our ways to His approval through continuous faith. He highlights the peace and freedom that come from surrendering our worries to the Father, allowing us to focus on our duties with diligence and dependence on God's guidance. Cowman urges believers to avoid anxiety and fear by leaving their ways with the Lord, seeking His judgment and approval in all aspects of life.
Text
"Roll on Jehovah thy way" (Ps. 37:6, margin).
Whatever it is that presses thee, go tell the Father; put the whole matter over into His hand, and so shalt thou be freed from that dividing, perplexing care that the world is full of. When thou art either to do or suffer anything, when thou art about any purpose or business, go tell God of it, and acquaint Him with it; yes, burden Him with it, and thou hast done for matter of caring; no more care, but quiet, sweet, diligence in thy duty, and dependence on Him for the carriage of thy matters. Roll thy cares, and thyself with them, as one burden, all on thy God. --R. Leighton
Build a little fence of trust
Around today;
Fill the space with loving work
And therein stay.
Look not through the sheltering bars
Upon tomorrow;
God will help thee bear what comes
Of joy or sorrow. --Mary Butts
We shall find it impossible to commit our way unto the Lord, unless it be a way that He approves. It is only by faith that a man can commit his way unto the Lord; if there be the slightest doubt in the heart that "our way" is not a good one, faith will refuse to have anything to do with it. This committing of our way must be a continuous, not a single act. However extraordinary and unexpected may seem to be His guidance, however near the precipice He may take you, you are not to snatch the guiding reins out of His hands. Are we willing to have all our ways submitted to God, for Him to pronounce judgment on them? There is nothing a Christian needs to be more scrutinizing about than about his confirmed habits and views. He is too apt to take for granted the Divine approbation of them. Why are some Christians so anxious, so fearful? Evidently because they have not left their way with the Lord. They took it to Him, but brought it away with them again. --Selected
Sermon Outline
- I points: - Introduction to trusting God - The importance of rolling our cares onto God
- II points: - Understanding faith in committing our ways - Continuous commitment versus single acts
- III points: - The necessity of submitting all ways to God - Scrutinizing our habits and views
- IV points: - The consequences of not leaving our worries with God - The peace that comes from true dependence on God
- V points: - Encouragement to trust God's guidance - Living in the present with God's help
Key Quotes
“Roll on Jehovah thy way.” — Charles E. Cowman
“Build a little fence of trust around today.” — Charles E. Cowman
“Are we willing to have all our ways submitted to God?” — Charles E. Cowman
Application Points
- Make a habit of bringing your worries to God daily.
- Examine your life for habits that may not align with God's will.
- Practice living in the present, trusting God to handle your future.