In this sermon, the speaker addresses the topic of desires and how they can impact our relationship with God. He starts by sharing a story of a couple who recently gave their hearts to the Lord but are living together. Instead of condemning them, he encourages them to continue coming to church and allowing God to work in their lives. The speaker then delves into the concept of desires, emphasizing the importance of having desires that draw us closer to Jesus and align with His will. He references Bible verses such as Romans 7:21 and Philippians 4a to support his points and concludes by reminding believers of Jesus' command to make disciples.

Samuel Rutherford writes to a lady, sharing his experiences of being in Aberdeen and the persecution he faces for his faith in Christ. He boldly proclaims Christ's goodness to his soul despite facing adversity and opposition. Rutherford encourages the lady to hold firm to her faith, reminding her that Christ's love surpasses any worldly troubles or challenges. Despite being silenced from preaching, he finds solace in his suffering, believing that his silence may preach more than his words ever could. Rutherford humbly acknowledges his weakness in comparison to God's greatness, committing to hold his peace and trust in the Lord's plan.