This sermon was recorded on the evening of Saturday October 3rd, 2009 at our Glasgow Church. The speaker is Mrs. G. Gault. Speaking Notes
Genesis 9v4 – Jacob and Esau – the boys had different temperaments – Jacob was more spiritual. Jacob trades stew for Esau’s birthright – Esau doesn’t really care for it, but he could never get it back again. The difference was that Jacob had a hunger for God, but Esau treated God with contempt. He was casual with the things of God. He represents us when we are casual with God and spiritual things, and when we let other things become more important. Jacob represents the saved soul who desires God – still with many faults but seeking God. He made mistakes, but carried on seeking. We each have our own calling and birthright. Sin is exceedingly sinful and if you give way to it, it will drag you away. We must resist it. Do not become casual about sin, be on your guard. Feed the desire for God and it will grow. It is a privilege to serve God. He wants us but does not need us. Hudson Taylor had to sacrifice marriage to follow God – he obeyed. We must lay down claims of family, careers, self awareness etc. and cling to our calling. The vision is Christ. The only way to progress is to feed our desire for God. Ask Him to renew it. Experiments have proven that people cannot walk in a straight line without a fixed point of guidance. This is true spiritually. We need our eye fixed on Him to guide us. Measure this by your communion with Him. Our compass, and His nature begins to be formed within us. Let the magnetism of Christ draw you.
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