Vessels of God's Glory
God wants to meet every need and make us into vessels of glory, but He desires renewed fellowship and transformation in our lives.
David Wilkerson emphasizes that God has not forgotten His children, reminding them that He is aware of their struggles and is always present in their lives. He draws parallels between the fears of the Israelites and the doubts Christians face today, urging believers to trust in God's promises rather than succumb to anxiety. Wilkerson highlights the importance of returning to God in faith and quiet confidence, as He desires a renewed relationship with His followers. He warns against the dangers of self-reliance and encourages believers to seek God's guidance through prayer and faith. Ultimately, God aims to transform His children into vessels of glory, reflecting His love and strength.
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God has not forgotten you! He knows exactly where you are, what you are going through right now, and he is monitoring every step along your path. Too often in times of crisis, Christians forget that God has them in the palm of his hand. Instead, like the children of Israel, they are afraid they are going to be destroyed by the enemy. God must find it difficult to understand why his children do not trust him when they are down and in need. "Don't they know I have inscribed them on the palms of My hands? I could no more forget them in their hour of need than a mother could forget her nursing child" (see Isaiah 49:15-16).
Again and again God came to Israel pleading for their confidence and trust in times of crises. "For thus says the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel: 'In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength.' But you would not" (Isaiah 30:15).
It seems even the New Testament echoes God's displeasure with unbelief: "Ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways" (James 1:6-8).
Have you ever felt that God has forsaken you and left you to figure things out for yourself? Instead of submitting to the Lord in quiet confidence and rest in his promises, you may have tried to find your own solutions and things have blown up in your face.
Be assured that God wants to meet your every need but, most of all, he wants renewed fellowship with you. Get back to the secret closet of prayer and simple, childlike faith. Do not get so busy working on God that you forget he is trying to work on you, making you into a vessel of glory.
Sermon Outline
- God's Presence in Times of Crisis
- God's Plea for Confidence and Trust
- The Dangers of Doubt and Unbelief
- Renewed Fellowship with God
- God wants to meet every need
- God wants renewed fellowship and transformation
Key Quotes
“Don't they know I have inscribed them on the palms of My hands? I could no more forget them in their hour of need than a mother could forget her nursing child” — David Wilkerson
“In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength” — David Wilkerson
“Ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Get back to the secret closet of prayer and simple, childlike faith to renew your fellowship with God.
- Trust in God's sovereignty and presence in times of crisis.
- Do not try to find your own solutions, but instead submit to the Lord in quiet confidence and rest in His promises.