The Greatest Call Is The Call To Intimacy With God (Clip)
Gary Wilkerson emphasizes that the greatest call for believers is to pursue intimate relationship with God, seeking His presence above all else, especially in times of crisis.
This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking intimacy with God in times of crisis and battles, rather than turning to worry, anger, despair, or fear. The message encourages turning to God, seeking His face as the ultimate desire, like David did, and making it a passion to seek God's glory and beauty above all else. It highlights that seeking God's face often leads to experiencing the power of God's hand in our lives.
Full Transcript
Greatest call is a call to intimacy, a call to come to me. We can learn much from this for often in crisis and in the battles, we turn to worry. We turn to anger.
We turn to despair, despair. We turn to fear. We turn to our own power to try to overcome it.
And God is saying in the midst of these things, what I want you to do is turn to me, seek my face. And I love David's heart. He says, Oh, this is the one thing.
Thank you for saying that. Cause that's the one thing I most truly desire your face. Oh Lord, do I seek.
I want to encourage you, no matter what you're going through, let this be your one thing, passion to seek the face of the Lord, not just his hand, ranging things, fixing things, changing things, protecting things, no, his face, your glory, your beauty. That's what I want to do is. And I have found in my life, those who seek the face of the Lord oftentimes get the most power of God's hand.
Sermon Outline
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- The greatest call is a call to intimacy with God
- In crises, people often turn to worry, anger, despair, and fear
- God calls us to turn to Him and seek His face
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- David’s heart exemplifies the desire to seek God’s face
- Seeking God’s face is more important than seeking His hand
- God desires our passion to pursue His presence
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- Seeking God’s face brings power from His hand
- Intimacy with God transforms how we face battles
- Encouragement to make seeking God the primary focus
Key Quotes
“Greatest call is a call to intimacy, a call to come to me.” — Gary Wilkerson
“No matter what you're going through, let this be your one thing, passion to seek the face of the Lord.” — Gary Wilkerson
“Those who seek the face of the Lord oftentimes get the most power of God's hand.” — Gary Wilkerson
Application Points
- In times of trouble, intentionally turn your focus from fear and worry to seeking God's presence.
- Make it a daily priority to pursue intimacy with God rather than just asking for His help.
- Trust that seeking God's face will empower you to face life's battles with strength and peace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to seek God's face?
Seeking God's face means pursuing a deep, intimate relationship with Him, focusing on His presence rather than just His blessings or interventions.
Why is intimacy with God important during crises?
Intimacy with God provides peace, strength, and guidance, helping believers overcome fear, despair, and anger when facing difficult situations.
How can I cultivate a passion to seek God?
By prioritizing time in prayer, worship, and reading Scripture, and by desiring God's presence above material or circumstantial needs.
Does seeking God's face guarantee solutions to problems?
While seeking God may not always change circumstances immediately, it brings spiritual power and peace that sustain believers through challenges.
What is the difference between seeking God's face and His hand?
Seeking God's face focuses on relationship and presence, while seeking His hand focuses on His actions and blessings.