Devotionals by Adrian Rogers
April 13, 2025 – The Most Sacred Place
John 7:16-18
Sermon: 2089 Five Ways to Draw Closer to Jesus, Part 2
Pray Over This
“Jesus answered them and said, “My doctrine is not Mine, but His who sent Me. If anyone wills to do His will, he shall know concerning the doctrine, whether it is from God or whether I speak on My own authority. He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory; but He who seeks the glory of the One who sent Him is true, and no unrighteousness is in Him.”
John 7:16-18
Ponder This
Can you have an intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ if you’re not fully committed to Him? The answer is no. The ultimate question we must answer is, “Is Christ Lord? Have I placed myself at the feet of my Redeemer?” It was Mary in the New Testament who had the habit of sitting at the feet of Jesus. The most sacred place on earth is not in the pew, not at the altar, not behind the pulpit, and not in a temple somewhere. The most sacred place on earth is at the feet of Jesus, fully committed to Him.
We are not only to be fully committed but also faithfully compliant. Do you want to be near Him without obeying Him? Do you think somehow that you can take your place at His feet without hearing His Word? Do you want the Lord Jesus to be a bright, living reality to you? If you surrender your will to the Lord, God will teach you. It’s not, “Lord, You show me what You want me to do, and I’ll tell You whether I’ll do it or not.” No. You say, “Lord, I’ll do it. What is it?”
What are some things God has prompted you to do? Where have you obeyed? Where have you neglected or avoided His prompting?
What are some things God has laid on your heart recently that you need to obey now?
Practice This
Spend time in the Word, asking God if there is anything He would have you do, then do it.
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About Love Worth Finding
Love Worth Finding began in 1987, as a response to several requests for tapes of messages by pastor and Bible teacher Adrian Rogers. He relates that "soon the requests began to grow to the point that we knew God was leading us into a wider ministry." As an extension of Dr. Rogers' pulpit ministry Love Worth Finding provided that role and continues today.
Dr. Rogers stated, "I believe God wants us to proclaim the message of salvation in the power of the Holy Spirit by every means possible. That’s our commitment at Love Worth Finding."
In response to many who are asking,has that purpose changed since the home-going of Dr. Rogers? No, God wants us to continue to proclaim the message of salvation. The messenger may be gone, but the message must continue. Millions still have not heard the precious name of Jesus or know His redeeming grace.
So our race is not over. We must still run—until Jesus comes. If you believe in what God has called LWF to do,we invite you to help us proclaim God's truth.
Our prayer is that you will join with us in running the race and in broadcasting the Good News that Jesus Christ is truly the greatest Love worth finding.
About Adrian Rogers
He was a devoted family man — husband to his childhood sweetheart Joyce, father to four children, grandfather to nine, and great-grandfather to six. Of all his accomplishments, Dr. Rogers often said his greatest joy centered in his relationship to Jesus Christ, his wife and family, and the church he pastored. The recipient of many honors and awards, the trophy he treasured most was one presented to him by his children one Father’s Day in which he was proclaimed The World’s Greatest Dad.
Under his pastoral leadership, Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, Tennessee, grew from 9,000 members in 1972 to more than 29,000 at his retirement in 2005. And Adrian Rogers was a leader in his denomination, serving three terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
God’s blessing on Dr. Rogers’ ministry became even more evident with the birth of Love Worth Finding Ministries in 1987. Dr. Rogers was the founder and Bible teacher of Love Worth Finding, an internationally syndicated television and radio ministry. The sun never sets on this ministry which is broadcast on radio, television, and the Internet. You can find LWF declaring the Gospel and changing lives in more than 150 countries around the world. In 2003, Dr. Rogers was honored to be inducted into the prestigious Hall of Fame by the National Religious Broadcasters.
Dr. Rogers was active in national leadership and personally consulted and prayed with five presidents of the United States. He visited and had the privilege of sharing the platform with President George W. Bush in the White House on the National Day of Prayer for America.
Dr. Rogers preached overseas crusades in Taiwan, South Korea, Israel, Russia, Romania, and in Central and South America.
Even though the Lord called him home in 2005, his messages of "Come To Jesus" are still reaching around the world. In fact, every country in the world except for one has visited LWF.org.
Please join us in praying that God's messages will continue to penetrate the hearts of young and old ... and near and far!
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