God creates a need in our hearts through the work of His Holy Spirit, revealing our sin and our need for Christ.
In the sermon, it is noted that God, in His sovereign grace, creates a genuine sense of need within the hearts of His elect. This divine operation often begins with the realization of our own sinfulness and inability to save ourselves. The Holy Spirit brings us to a point of desperation, making us aware that we are beggars in need of mercy. The preacher illustrates this through various biblical accounts, such as the publican's plea for mercy and the woman with the issue of blood, both of whom recognized their need for Christ. It is this glorious work of the Spirit that leads us to ultimately come to Christ as the one thing needful.
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