Delighting in God
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Delighting in God is the message A.W. Tozer intended as the follow-up to The Knowledge of the Holy (audio). He demonstrates how the attributes of God—those things God has revealed about himself—are a way to understand the Christian life of worship and service. Because men and women were created in the image of God, to understand their identity, they need to understand who God is and allow his character and nature to be reflected through their lives. This devotionally focused study is characteristic of A.W. Tozer’s desire for all to experience greater closeness and intimacy with God. This, Tozer writes, is the essence of the Christian life and the source of all our fulfillment, joy, and comfort.
Key Features
- Builds on Tozer’s The Knowledge of the Holy
- Applies Tozer’s spiritual insights to daily life
- Examines how the attributes of God influence Christian life
Top Highlights
“The second was ‘the fellowship of his sufferings.’” (Page 19)
“Faith is not something we struggle to build. Rather, faith is knowing God, believing in God and what He says about himself, resulting in confidence in God and His character. ‘Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God’ (Romans 10:17).” (Page 32)
“I think the first mistake is assuming that because it is in the Bible, it is in us.” (Page 68)
“The next level is theological. This is organizing truth into what we call doctrine” (Page 16)
“Passion can be defined in two ways. First, there is the passion of the heart, and then there is the passion of the mind. Often these two are confused or used interchangeably. The difference is that the passion of the mind is swayed by outside influences, whereas the passion of the heart delves into the deep things of God.” (Page 15)
About the Authors
A.W. Tozer (1897–1963) was a self-taught theologian, pastor, and writer whose powerful words continue to grip the intellect and stir the soul of modern Christians. He authored more than 40 books, including The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine and The Knowledge of the Holy (audio), which are considered modern devotional classics.
James L. Snyder is an award-winning author whose writings have appeared in more than 80 periodicals and 15 books. He is recognized as an authority on the life and ministry of A.W. Tozer. His first book, In Pursuit of God: The Life of A.W. Tozer, won Christianity Today’s Reader’s Choice Award in 1992. Because of his thorough knowledge of Tozer, Snyder was given the rights from the A.W. Tozer estate to produce new books derived from over 400 never-before-published audio tapes.
