Wait in the Measure
The sermon emphasizes the importance of waiting upon God, living a life of purity, and contending for the pure Faith in order to receive the living Bread that gives eternal life.
George Fox emphasizes the importance of waiting on God in the measure He has given each individual, encouraging the flock to seek the pure and divine connection that unites them. He warns against relying on human efforts or material strength, which ultimately cannot stand without the purity of faith. Fox urges the congregation to be doers of the Word, walking in truth and serving it, as this will lead them away from worldly distractions. He highlights the necessity of contending for pure faith, which is essential for spiritual preservation. Fox concludes with a blessing, encouraging the flock to recognize the source of their heavenly sustenance.
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(To the Flock of God about Sedburgh)
EVERYONE in your Measure wait upon God, who is the true Shepherd, and leads his Flock into the green Pastures, and fresh Springs he opens daily; this ye will see and experience.
And mind that which is pure in one another, which joins you together; for nothing will join, or make fit, but what is pure; nor unite, nor build, but what is pure. Therefore every particular, fear God; for whatsoever ye build (of your selves) will not stand, but will tumble down again; altho' it be as Gold, or Silver, or Brass, or Iron, the strength of all these things, which is above the Pure (in you) will come to nothing, and this will not unite with the pure. Therefore wait everyone in the Measure, which God hath given you; and none of you be Sayers (only) but Doers of the Word: And so, walk in the Truth, and be ye all Servants to it, and it will lead you out of the World. . . . Therefore the pure Faith is to be contended for; and those who were sanctified by God the Father, did contend for it, and were preserved by it in Christ Jesus. Therefore wait upon God for the living Bread, that never fades away; which he eats of, lives for ever. So God Almighty bless you, and Keep you in the Measure of his Gift faithful to himself! . . .
. . . And ye may see, from whence your heavenly Food comes alone, and grow up by it; for God hath done great Things in these Northern parts . . . and so Fare ye well! And the Lord God of Power keep you!
G.F.
Sermon Outline
- Wait upon God
- Purity is essential
- Wait in the Measure given by God
- Contend for the pure Faith
- Wait upon God for living Bread
- It never fades away and gives eternal life
- Walk in the Truth and be servants to it
Key Quotes
“Therefore every particular, fear God; for whatsoever ye build (of your selves) will not stand, but will tumble down again;” — George Fox
“Therefore wait everyone in the Measure, which God hath given you;” — George Fox
“So God Almighty bless you, and Keep you in the Measure of his Gift faithful to himself!” — George Fox
Application Points
- Trust in God's guidance and provision in all aspects of life.
- Prioritize living a life of purity and integrity.
- Contend for the pure Faith and stand firm in the truth.