Living Faith: Lessons from Abraham
By David Watson
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This first book in the series looks at Abraham’s own journey of faith, and we are encouraged to have faith in God’s promises even through difficult times. David Watson knew difficulty in his own life but he also knew great blessing. In this book he urges us to keep believing God’s promises, to wait patiently for his blessing and to live with confidence that God will do what he has promised.
David Watson
Best-selling author, international evangelist, gifted preacher and bible teacher, leader of the Charismatic movement and advocate of reconciliation in Northern Ireland, the late David Watson was one of the most influential English Christian leaders in the latter part of the 20th century. Now, 25 years since his early death from cancer, his teaching is as relevant, wise and fresh as when it was first given. This series of books have been compiled from David's preaching over 20 years, this series of books offers us help on our journey of faith. "I first heard David Watson preach in 1974 shortly after I had come to faith in Christ. I sat spellbound as I listened to his simple, clear and compelling unravelling of the gospel. I have read every book that he has written – many of them several times…This is timeless wisdom for 21st century discipleship and I commend it to you." From the foreword by Nicky Gumbel, HTB, London
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Living Faith - David Watson
Living Faith: Lessons From Abraham
by David Watson
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Foreword
I first heard David Watson preach in 1974 shortly after I had come to faith in Christ. I sat spellbound as I listened to his simple, clear and compelling unravelling of the gospel. I have read every book that he has written – many of them several times.
It is hard to believe that 25 years have passed since David Watson left us. He left behind a rich legacy, one which has continued to impact lives to this day. His preaching introduced many thousands across the globe to a life of faith in Christ, while his many books are still to be found, well-thumbed, on innumerable bookshelves.
The world has changed in so many ways in the last 25 years, yet today, as ever, people still need to hear of the hope a life lived in relationship with God brings; we still need reconciliation and healing in our relationships; the church needs a renewed confidence to engage with the broken world around and to be the missional community it is called to be.
David’s teaching was always immensely practical, both in its delivery and its application. His illustrations never distracted but allowed us to enter fully into what the Spirit was saying. His clear simple teaching was always the result of a great gift combined with many hours of study, prayer and preparation. Its application is ever relevant. From time to time we all struggle with disappointment, discouragement and questions of faith. We all need to hear David’s calm and confident words, pointing us to the Bible, pointing us to Jesus, helping us on our journey of faith.
I am delighted that through this series of short books, David’s teaching will be available not only to those who knew him but to many more people who will find help and comfort through his words.
It is a fact that St Michael le Belfrey church in York where David spent most of his ministry has no memorial to him, no plaque or piece of furniture bearing his name. This is because David’s memorial is the fact that a thriving church continues there and the Gospel is still preached. Similarly, this series of books is no ‘collected works’ of David Watson. The desire of those involved is to allow David’s teaching to continue to change lives and bring glory to God. This is timeless wisdom for 21st century discipleship and I commend it to you.
Nicky Gumbel
HTB, London
May 2009
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Acknowledgements
My thanks go to Anne Watson, Douglas Greenfield and The Belfrey Trust for sharing the desire to see David’s teaching available, in written form, to those who never had chance to hear him. To Jeni Farnhill and Roger Simpson for their encouragement along the way. James Harris at Anchor Recordings for making available the recordings. Nick Szkiler and Gilead Music for processing the recordings, and Elisabeth for producing a manuscript from the spoken word. Thanks also to David Burton for copy editing and Dave Magill for the cover.
C J Hayes
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Contents
Faith in God’s promises
Faith in the darkest moments
Waiting for the promise
Knowing God by faith
The secret things of God
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Faith in God’s promises
A prayer:
Heavenly Father, we praise you for the glory and light that you have shone on us down the years; that you have spoken to us in many ways over the centuries, through the Prophets, through the Scriptures and through your last word to us, Jesus Christ. We ask that by your Spirit your word today may become a living word, full of light and truth, bringing to us something fresh of your glory and quickening our faith in you and in your promises. For