Work it out.. Give it up.. Begin.. Let Him
March 5th, 2009 by Todd JohnsonI have been asked several times to post the quote I gave at the conclusion of Sunday’s Sermon. Here it is.
From the late F.B. Meyer
“God may be working in you to confess to that fellow-Christian that you were unkind in your speech or act. Work it out. He may be working in you to give up that line of business about which you have been doubtful lately. Give it up. He may be working in you to be sweeter in your home, and gentler in your speech. Begin. He may be working in you to alter your relations with some with whom you have dealings that are not as they should be. Alter them. This very day let God begin to speak, and work and will; and then work out what He works in. God will not work apart from you, but He wants to work through you. Let Him. Yield to Him, and let this be the day when you shall begin to live in the power of the mighty Indwelling One. Divine sovereignty and human responsibility meet at the Crossroads of some mighty decisions. And remember, the sign marked “His good pleasure” is the only one worth following.”
F.B. Meyer The Epistle to the Pilippians. London, 1921
Thanks, Todd.
Michelle, wasn’t it you that said you were always the first one to write. Keep up the good work! lol… I am really enjoying this series you are working on Todd. This particular quote came at a good time and I am walking things out more this week. Lots of things happening. Thanks for the encouragement.
I’m puttin that one in my quote book for sure…thanks so much Todd.
as I read it again, maybe I’m slow (and I definitely can be at times!) but isn’t interesting that the word “Crossroads” is connected to Divine Sovereignty and human responsibility? That would be another great way to remember the name and one of the purposes of our church… I won’t look at the name of our church name the same again.
Thank you Todd for the encouragement: in this race, in this battle as it rages. God is great! I praise Him for His kindness and patience with me as I am so slow to yield to Him as I so desperately need to. love the Mrs.