Grace Will Triumph
God has a wonderful plan and purpose for our lives, and His grace will triumph in the end.
In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the idea that there is a purpose behind every difficulty and that understanding this can help alleviate the pain. The apostle Paul's praise for God's wonderful thoughts and counsels is highlighted, emphasizing that God has planned the events of our lives to lead to a marvelous goal. The speaker encourages listeners to trust in God's plan, even in times of trial or mistreatment, as His grace will ultimately triumph. The sermon concludes with a reminder that God's heart is a well of grace, and by focusing on Him and His will, we can experience and drink from this fountain of grace.
Full Transcript
God lives and works today. You too should be able to experience this, even if there are many unanswered questions in your life and many things you don't understand. The following meditation by Basilie Schlenk has an answer from the Word of God which can make you happy and free.
Probably all of us would agree the worst thing in our lives is uncertainty, when we don't know how to go on, when we wonder if there is any meaning behind our suffering or behind a difficult leading of the Lord. As soon as we realize there is a purpose behind a difficulty, the pain loses some of its sting. We know that everything will work out for the good and we accept that the present situation is also good and necessary.
In the 11th chapter of Romans, the Apostle Paul praises the wonderful thoughts and counsels of God. Yes, God has wonderful goals in mind for the nations of the earth as well as for each individual. He has planned the events of our lives so that they might lead to a marvelous goal.
All the angels adore and praise his wisdom. In human realms, we are fascinated by great plans and strategies. Perhaps we know a little about chess and can recognize individual moves.
Then one day, when we understand the whole strategy, we are amazed at its brilliance. Nevertheless, our most ingenious plans and actions are pitiable compared to the plans for salvation that God has made. Are you going through a special time of trial right now? Or has someone mistreated you or even deceived you? You can be assured you need only live before God.
He has arranged your life according to a wonderful plan. One day you'll be able to see his strategy and you'll be amazed and grateful. His grace will triumph in the end, in your life and in the life of the nations.
As Romans 11.33 says, O the depths of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God. Another translation of this verse speaks of the depths of grace in the heart of God. Yes, God's heart is a well of grace which is constantly bubbling and running over.
Do you want to experience this grace? You need only say, I'm only concerned about God, my Father, his thoughts and his will for my life. Nothing can depress me. And then you will experience and drink from the fountain of his grace.
His grace will triumph. This program by Basilea Schlenk has come to you from the little land of Canaan. If you would like a free leaflet by the same author, please write to God Lives and Works Today, 9849 North 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85028-4099.
That's God Lives and Works Today, 9849 North 40th Street, Phoenix, Arizona, 85028-4099. God bless you.
Sermon Outline
- I. The Problem of Uncertainty
- A. The pain of not knowing how to go on
- B. The search for meaning behind suffering
- C. The importance of understanding God's purpose
- II. God's Wonderful Plans
- A. The Apostle Paul's praise of God's thoughts and counsels
- B. God's goals for the nations and individuals
- C. The arrangement of life according to a wonderful plan
- III. The Triumph of God's Grace
- A. The depths of God's riches, wisdom, and knowledge
- B. The fountain of God's grace
- C. The experience of God's grace through surrender
- IV. Conclusion
- A. The assurance of God's plan and purpose
- B. The triumph of God's grace in the end
Key Quotes
“As soon as we realize there is a purpose behind a difficulty, the pain loses some of its sting.” — Basilea Schlink
“O the depths of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God.” — Basilea Schlink
“His grace will triumph in the end, in your life and in the life of the nations.” — Basilea Schlink
Application Points
- We can overcome uncertainty by realizing there is a purpose behind a difficulty and accepting that the present situation is also good and necessary.
- We can experience God's grace by surrendering to His will and thoughts for our lives.
- God's plan and purpose for our lives will ultimately triumph, bringing us joy and freedom.