Seeing the Master
Sitting at Jesus' feet is essential for a life of obedience, character, and service, bringing joy and fulfillment in our work and lives.
Mary Wilder Tileston emphasizes the importance of sitting at Jesus' feet and delighting in His word, as seen in Psalms 119:16 and Luke 10:39. She encourages believers to let God's will fill their beings, calming all earthly passions. Tileston highlights that spending time with Jesus not only brings blessedness and enjoyment but also enhances the quality of our work, ultimately pleasing Him. Charles H. Brent's insight further underscores that a high standard of prayer leads to a high standard of character and service, urging believers to fervently seek God for effective labor among others.
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I will delight myself in Thy statutes: I will not forget Thy word.
--PSALMS 119:16
Which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard His word.
--LUKE 10:39
Lo! at Thy feet I wait Thy will,
Let that alone my being fill,
All earthly passions calm and still.
--C. S.
WHATEVER happens let us not be too busy to sit at Jesus' feet. We shall not really lose time by enjoying this; nay, we shall redeem the time; for there is usually much more time and strength forfeited by friction than by toil, and we shall gain in blessedness and enjoyment of our work, and gain in the quality of our work; and, above all, we shall gain in that we shall give Him pleasure where otherwise we might only grieve Him. And this is indeed the crown of all our endeavors. He who pleases Him does not live in vain.
--WM. HAY M. H. AITKEN
A low standard of prayer means a low standard of character and a low standard of service. Those alone labor effectively among men who impetuously fling themselves upward towards God.
--CHARLES H. BRENT
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Sitting at Jesus' Feet
- The Benefits of Sitting at Jesus' Feet
- The Necessity of Impassioned Prayer
- A Low Standard of Prayer
- A Low Standard of Character and Service
- Impetuous Prayer towards God
Key Quotes
“WHATEVER happens let us not be too busy to sit at Jesus' feet.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“He who pleases Him does not live in vain.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“A low standard of prayer means a low standard of character and a low standard of service.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- Prioritize time with God, listening to His word and obeying His will.
- Cultivate a deeper prayer life by seeking a deeper relationship with God.
- Recognize the importance of prayer in shaping our character and service.