A Daily Help
Believers can receive a daily help from God by following His guidance and being obedient to His pure will.
George Fox preaches about the importance of nurturing the pure essence of God within us to guide us towards Him, emphasizing the need to maintain the Fear of the Lord for spiritual refreshment and growth in the inner self. He encourages discerning and obeying the pure guidance that judges what is contrary to God, promising the constant presence and help of the Lord in our lives, protecting and nourishing us like a shepherd does with his flock, leading to a land of abundance and joy.
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FRIENDS, Every particular, mind that, which is pure of God in you, to guide you up to God, and to keep you in the Fear of the Lord, that ye may receive Refreshment from God alone in your selves, and grow up in the Inward Man, nourished and strengthened by that which is Immortal. . . . And delight in that, which . . . Judges that which is contrary to God, and be Obedient to that which is Pure; so ye will see the Lord God present with you, a daily Help, his Hand always ordering of you, and as a Shepherd always keeping the Dogs from his Lambs, whom he feeds in Green Pastures, and waters with his heavenly Dew of Mercy, who makes them all fruitful. The Cry of Want and Poverty shall be no more heard in the Land of the Living, but Joy, Gladness and Plenty. . . .
Sermon Outline
- A Daily Help from God
- Guidance from God's Pure Spirit
- Delighting in God's Judgment
- Obedience to God's Pure Will
Key Quotes
“The Cry of Want and Poverty shall be no more heard in the Land of the Living, but Joy, Gladness and Plenty.” — George Fox
“And delight in that, which . . . Judges that which is contrary to God,” — George Fox
Application Points
- We should seek guidance from God's pure spirit to navigate life's challenges.
- Delighting in God's judgment and being obedient to His will can lead to spiritual growth and refreshment.
- Following God's guidance can result in a life of joy, gladness, and plenty.