Andrea

“For it is not mere words that nourish the soul, but God Himself; and unless and until the hearers find God in personal experience, they are not the better for having heard the truth. The Bible is not an end in itself, but a means to bring men to an intimate and satisfying knowledge of God, that they may enter into Him, that they may delight in His presence, may taste and know the inner sweetness of the very God Himself in the core and center of their being, their spirit[1].”
― A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God

“We are not worshiping God on the throne but have come to the point of worshiping the shadow of the throne.”
― A.W. Tozer, The Dangers of a Shallow Faith: Awakening from Spiritual Lethargy

“God does not choose us for who we are, or how qualified we are, but rather for who He is and what He is permitted to do through our lives.”
― A.W. Tozer, Alive in the Spirit: Experiencing the Presence and Power of God

“In Psalm 57: 1, David says, “In the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpass.” Instead of going out to fight his own battles, David took refuge in God. How tempting it might have been for him to show the enemy his strength and might. To show his enemy that he was not somebody to be messed with must have been a great temptation for a man like David. Instead of engaging the enemy, however, David took refuge in the shadow of God’s wings. What a blessed truth to understand that, in the middle of all of our difficulties and calamities, we have a refuge. Certainly, there is a time to go forth into battle and engage the enemy. But this should only be under the direct orders of the Captain of our salvation. Young David understood this as he faced Goliath. And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give you into our hands (1 Sam. 17: 47). The battle is always the Lord’s.”
― A.W. Tozer, The Crucified Life: How To Live Out A Deeper Christian Experience