In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is not just a passive observer of our struggles and suffering. He takes action to deliver His people from their hardships. The preacher also highlights the importance of not getting too attached to material possessions, as they can easily be taken away. Instead, our focus should be on the things of the Spirit and God's eternal kingdom. The sermon references the story of Moses and the Israelites in Egypt, where they faced oppression and hardship, but ultimately God delivered them.

Thomas Brooks emphasizes that a person can possess true grace yet struggle with assurance due to the 'smoke' of doubts and fears that corruption creates within the soul. This obscurity prevents individuals from recognizing the valuable graces present in their hearts, much like smoke obscures the beauty of jewels. He illustrates this with the example of Hagar, who could not see the well of water nearby until God opened her eyes, paralleling how believers may overlook the grace within them until God reveals it. Brooks encourages believers to seek divine clarity to recognize and appreciate the grace that resides in their souls.