Look to Jesus
The sermon emphasizes the importance of looking to Jesus for guidance, strength, and help in all circumstances, and living a life pleasing to God.
Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of seeking God's will and wisdom to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, pleasing Him in all aspects of life. She encourages faithful action according to the light and understanding given by God, urging believers to listen to His voice, follow their conscience, and focus on eternal matters. Tileston highlights the need to continually look to Jesus for strength, guidance, and thanksgiving, whether in success or failure.
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That ye might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, that ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing.
COLOSSIANS 1:9,10
SOMETHING for Thee! Lord, let this be
Thy choice for me from day to day;
The life I live it is not mine,
Thy will, my will, have made it Thine!
Oh, let me do in Thine own way
Something for Thee!
ELIZABETH PRENTISS
ACT faithfully according to thy degree of light, and what God giveth thee to see; and thou shalt see more clearly. Hearken to the low whispers of His voice within thee, and thou shalt hear more distinctly. Above all, do not stifle any motions of conscience. Meditate daily on the things of Eternity; and, by the grace of God, do something daily which thou wouldest wish to have done when that day cometh. Above all things, in all things, "look unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of thy faith." If thou failest, look to Him to uphold thee; if thou stumblest, hold swift His hand to help thee; if thou fallest, lie not hopelessly there, but look to Him to raise thee; if, by His grace, thou doest well, look to Him in thanksgiving, that He has helped thee, and pray that thou mayest do better.
EDWARD B. PUSEY
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Walking Worthy of the Lord
- Looking to Jesus for Guidance
- The Role of Meditation in Eternity
- Looking to Jesus in All Circumstances
- Upholding and helping in failure
- Raising and helping in falling
- Thanksgiving and prayer in success
Key Quotes
“Above all things, in all things, 'look unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of thy faith.'” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“If thou failest, look to Him to uphold thee; if thou stumblest, hold swift His hand to help thee; if thou fallest, lie not hopelessly there, but look to Him to raise thee;” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“If, by His grace, thou doest well, look to Him in thanksgiving, that He has helped thee, and pray that thou mayest do better.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- Make a conscious effort to live a life pleasing to God by following His light and guidance.
- Be intentional in your actions and seek to do something that honors God daily.
- In times of failure or success, look to Jesus for help and guidance, and pray for His strength and wisdom.