Till I Know What God Will Do for Me.
F.B. Meyer emphasizes the limitless possibilities of what God can do for us when we fully surrender to Him.
F.B. Meyer emphasizes the limitless potential of what God can do for us when we fully surrender to Him, using David's incomplete understanding of God's plan as a backdrop. He highlights that God desires to give us the spirit of Sonship, lead us to full consecration, deliver us from sin, anoint us with the Holy Spirit, and invite us into partnership with His Son. Meyer encourages believers to recognize the depth of God's intentions for their lives, both now and in eternity, reminding them that they are children of God with a glorious future ahead.
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Till I know what God will do for me. 1 Sam. xxii. 3.
WE shall never get to the end of all that God will do for us, if only we perfectly give ourselves up to Him. David had a very imperfect vision of all that was in God's plan for him; he had an inkling, but that was all. And we have still less. Yet let us recapitulate some of the things which God will do for us.
He waits to give us the spirit of Sonship: so that we may ever be conscious of his Fatherhood, and look up into his face in the garden of Gethsemane, and on the Mount of Transfiguration alike, calling Him Abba, Father.
He longs to lead us to full consecration; to lead us into such close association with Jesus in his redeeming purpose, that we may become his willing bond‑servants, with no other purpose and aim in life than his service and glory.
He desires to deliver us from all known sin: that we may be blameless and harmless, his children without rebuke in this sinful world, who walk before Him in holiness and righteousness all our days.
He wants to anoint us with the Holy Spirit: so that our ministry to men may have more of the savour of Christ; may plough deeper furrows in human hearts; may have more abiding results.
He desires us to come into partnership with his Son ‑‑ here in his redemptive purpose, yonder in his throne. To this indeed He calls us.
Who can know all that God waits to do, not here only, but yonder, when life has entered upon its eternal stage! "Now are we children of God; and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be" (1 John iii. 2, R.V.).
Sermon Outline
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- Introduction to God's promises
- David's limited understanding of God's plan
- Our own limited vision
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II
- The spirit of Sonship
- Consciousness of God's Fatherhood
- Calling Him Abba, Father
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III
- The call to full consecration
- Association with Jesus in His purpose
- Becoming willing bond-servants
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IV
- Deliverance from known sin
- Living blameless and harmless
- Walking in holiness and righteousness
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V
- Anointing with the Holy Spirit
- Impacting others with Christ's savour
- Achieving lasting results in ministry
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VI
- Partnership with Christ in redemption
- Future promises of God
- Eternal life and its manifestations
Key Quotes
“He waits to give us the spirit of Sonship: so that we may ever be conscious of his Fatherhood.” — F.B. Meyer
“He longs to lead us to full consecration; to lead us into such close association with Jesus.” — F.B. Meyer
“Now are we children of God; and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be.” — F.B. Meyer
Application Points
- Reflect on your relationship with God and seek to deepen your understanding of His Fatherhood.
- Commit to living a life of full consecration, aligning your goals with God's purpose.
- Embrace the Holy Spirit's guidance in your ministry to make a lasting impact on others.