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  I WILL NEVER LEAVE THEE, NOR FORSAKE THEE
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: God's faithfulness extends to our mistakes and failures, and He
remains committed to us, always ready to pardon and deliver us on humble
repentance and supplication.

Topics: "God's Faithfulness", "Repentance and Forgiveness"
Scripture References: Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 139:7-10, Isaiah 63:9, Lamentations 3:22-23, Matthew 28:20, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 13:5, 1 John 1:9

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A.B. Simpson emphasizes God's unwavering presence and compassion, even
when we stray from His path and face the consequences of our mistakes.
He reassures us that, like the Israelites during their forty years of
wandering, God remains by our side, ready to forgive and guide us back
to Him upon our repentance. Simpson encourages believers not to lose
faith despite their shortcomings, as God's promise to never leave or
forsake us stands firm. He highlights the importance of humility and
supplication in seeking God's grace and restoration. Ultimately, God's
patient love and support are ever-present, waiting for us to return to
Him.

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It is most cheering to know that although we err and bring upon
ourselves many troubles that might easily have been averted, yet God
does not forsake even His mistaken child, but on his humble repentance
and supplication is ever ready both to pardon and deliver. Let us not
give up our faith because we have perhaps stepped out of the path in
which He would have led us. The Israelites did not follow when He called
them into the Land of Promise, yet God did not desert them.

During the forty years of their wandering He walked by their side,
bearing their backsliding with patient compassion, waiting to be
gracious to them when another generation came.

In all their affliction he afflicted, and the angel of his presence
saved them; . . . he bare them, and carried them all the days of old
(Isaiah 63:9). So it is today, while our wanderings bring us many
sorrows and lose us many blessings, to the heart that truly chooses His,
He has graciously said: I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/i-will-never-leave-thee-nor-forsake-thee/
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