Prove Me Now Herewith
When faced with trials, recognize them as challenges from God and claim a larger blessing through faith in His promises.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of testing God's promises during trials, suggesting that challenges should be viewed as opportunities to claim greater blessings and divine grace. He contrasts two approaches to trials: merely enduring them or embracing them as a chance for spiritual growth. Simpson encourages believers to see adversities as tools for advancement in their faith, reminding them that they are more than conquerors through Christ. He concludes with a prayer for divine presence and transformation, highlighting the sweetness of living in God's grace.
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I once heard an old man say something that I have never forgotten. "When God tests you it is a good time for you to test Him by putting His promises to the proof. Claim from Him just as much as your trials have made necessary." There are two ways of getting out of a trial. One is simply to try to get rid of the trial, and be thankful when it is over. The other is to recognize the trial as a challenge from God to claim a larger blessing than we have ever had. We should greet it with delight as an opportunity of obtaining a larger measure of divine grace. Thus even the adversary becomes an auxiliary, and the things that seem to be against us turn out to be for the furtherance of our way.
Surely, we are to be more than conquerors through him who loved us (Romans 8:37).
Blessed Rose of Sharon Breathe upon our heart, Fill us with Thy fragrance, Keep us as Thou art. Then Thy life will make us Holy and complete; In Thy grace triumphant, In Thy sweetness, sweet.
Sermon Outline
- Recognizing Trials as Challenges points: - Two ways to respond to trials - 'One: trying to get rid of the trial' - 'Two: recognizing the trial as a challenge from God'
- Claiming a Larger Blessing points: - Greeting trials with delight - Opportunity to obtain a larger measure of divine grace - The adversary becomes an auxiliary
- The Power of Faith points: - Being more than conquerors through God's love - Romans 8:37 - Faith in God's promises
- The Importance of Prayer points: - Blessed Rose of Sharon prayer - Asking God to breathe upon our heart - Filling us with His fragrance
Key Quotes
“When God tests you it is a good time for you to test Him by putting His promises to the proof.” — A.B. Simpson
“We should greet it with delight as an opportunity of obtaining a larger measure of divine grace.” — A.B. Simpson
“Thus even the adversary becomes an auxiliary, and the things that seem to be against us turn out to be for the furtherance of our way.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- Recognize trials as opportunities to claim a larger blessing and grow in faith.
- Greet trials with delight and ask God to breathe upon your heart and fill you with His fragrance.
- Pray for God to keep you as He is and make you holy and complete.