Spiritual Energy
Our spiritual energy in following Christ is drawn from the power of the Spirit making Christ more real and precious to us through the Word.
Watchman Nee emphasizes that our spiritual energy in following Christ is not merely an internal impulse but is fueled by the drawing power of the Holy Spirit, which makes Christ more real and precious to us through the Word. This divine revelation of Christ's beauty ignites an irresistible longing within us to draw closer to Him. As we pursue a devoted life in Christ, our passion becomes contagious, inspiring others to seek a deeper relationship with the Lord. Ultimately, it is a privilege to be drawn by His love and to influence others in their spiritual journeys.
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"Draw me; we will run after thee." Song of Songs 1:4
Our spiritual energy in following Christ springs from more than inward impulse, even by the indwelling Spirit. It results rather from some power drawing us to him as the Spirit makes him more real and precious to us through the Word.
Far beyond our experience, we are given new revelations of the beauty and majesty of our Lord, and as a consequence are pulled by an irresistible longing to approach ever closer to him.
Notice the effect that such a devoted following of Christ has upon others. It is I who am drawn, but it is we who run after him. In other words, there is something contagious and inspiring about a Christ-dominated life. What a privilege to be so drawn by his love that we influence others to run after the Lord in pursuit of their own closer walk with him!
Sermon Outline
- The Source of Spiritual Energy
- The Effect of New Revelations
- The Influence of a Christ-Dominated Life
- Contagious and inspiring to others
- Privilege of influencing others to follow Christ
Key Quotes
“Draw me; we will run after thee.” — Watchman Nee
Application Points
- As we experience new revelations of Christ's beauty and majesty, we should be drawn closer to him in pursuit of a deeper walk.
- A Christ-dominated life is contagious and inspiring to others, influencing them to follow the Lord.
- We have the privilege of influencing others to run after the Lord in pursuit of their own closer walk with him.