Give Me All Your Tomorrows
The sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting God for our tomorrows and committing our lives to His promise, as exemplified by Abraham's faith and obedience.
David Wilkerson emphasizes the profound faith of Abraham, who responded to God's call to leave everything behind and embark on an unknown journey. God instructed Abraham to surrender his future, promising guidance and blessings in return for his obedience. This call to 'give me all your tomorrows' reflects God's desire for us to trust Him with our lives, just as Abraham did, despite his age and the uncertainties he faced. Wilkerson highlights that Abraham serves as a model for all believers, illustrating the importance of faith and commitment to God's promises. Ultimately, those who believe in Christ are considered children of Abraham, sharing in the righteousness that comes from trusting in God.
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The Lord appeared to Abraham one day and gave him an incredible command: "Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will show thee" (Genesis 12:1).
What an amazing thing. Suddenly, God picked out a man and told him, "I want you to get up and go, leaving everything behind: your home, your relatives, even your country. I want to send you someplace, and I will direct you how to get there along the way."
How did Abraham respond to this incredible word from the Lord? "By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went" (Hebrews 11:8).
What was God up to? Why would he search the nations for one man, and then call him to forsake everything and go on a journey with no map, no preconceived direction, no known destination? Think about what God was asking of Abraham. He never showed him how he would feed or support his family. He didn't tell him how far to go or when he would arrive. He only told him two things in the beginning: "Go," and, "I will show you the way."
In essence, God told Abraham, "From this day on, I want you to give me all your tomorrows. You're to live the rest of your life putting your future into my hands, one day at a time. I'm asking you to commit your life to a promise that I am making to you, Abraham. If you will commit to do this, I will bless you, guide you and lead you to a place you never imagined."
The place God wanted to lead Abraham is a place he wants to take every member of Christ's body. Abraham is what Bible scholars call a "pattern man," someone who serves as an example of how to walk before the Lord. Abraham's example shows us what is required of all who would seek to please God.
Make no mistake, Abraham was not a young man when God called him to make this commitment. He probably had plans in place to secure his family's future, so he had to be concerned over many considerations as he weighed God's call. Yet Abraham "believed in the Lord; and [God] counted it to him for righteousness" (Genesis 15:6).
The apostle Paul tells us that all who believe and trust in Christ are the children of Abraham. And, like Abraham, we are counted as righteous because we heed the same call to entrust all our tomorrows into the Lord's hands.
Sermon Outline
- I. God's Call to Obedience
- A. Abraham's incredible command from God
- B. Abraham's response by faith
- II. The Nature of God's Call
- A. No map, no preconceived direction, no known destination
- B. Trusting God for provision and guidance
- III. The Commitment Required
- A. Giving God all our tomorrows
- B. Committing our lives to God's promise
- IV. The Blessings of Obedience
- A. God's guidance and leadership
- B. God's blessing and provision
Key Quotes
“God told Abraham, 'From this day on, I want you to give me all your tomorrows. You're to live the rest of your life putting your future into my hands, one day at a time.'” — David Wilkerson
“Abraham believed in the Lord; and [God] counted it to him for righteousness” — David Wilkerson
“All who believe and trust in Christ are the children of Abraham.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- We must learn to trust God for our tomorrows and commit our lives to His promise, just like Abraham.
- God's call to obedience requires us to give up our plans and trust Him for provision and guidance.
- By trusting in Christ, we can be counted as righteous and become children of Abraham.