Trials Come & Go - Luke 20:1
Trials are a part of life, but God is always present and will ultimately lead us to a deeper faith and a life free from suffering.
Bernard Fell preaches about the transient nature of life's trials and tribulations, drawing parallels to the various seasons and experiences we encounter. He emphasizes how God's presence brings calm to the storms, joy in place of sorrow, and relief from burdens. Through faith in Jesus, we can find solace in knowing that all earthly struggles will eventually pass away, replaced by eternal peace and joy in His presence.
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And it came to pass...
Luke 20:1
It came to pass-the cheerless night;
The morning breaks with roseate light;
The sunbeams dance with sparkling dew,
And bathe the earth with golden hue.
It came to pass-the tempest wild,
With nature calmed like sleeping child;
The billows cease to leap and roar,
And gentle wavelets lap the shore.
It came to pass-the winter's blast,
And welcome Spring appears at last;
The season smiles with flowers gay,
The singing birds proclaim the day.
It came to pass- the sorrow deep,
The reddened eyes now cease to weep;
And underneath, God's loving arms
Now rest the soul and quell alarms.
It came to pass the heavy care
That seemed beyond the strength to bear,
Till shared by One on yonder throne
Who bore the greatest burden known.
It came to pass-the shattering blow,
Which taught the troubled heart to know
A deeper sense of God's great grace,
The rainbow in the storm to trace.
It came to pass-this changeful life,
And soon will end the battle strife,
When Jesus comes, or death draws near:
Begone for aye all doubt and fear.
No death nor sorrow, tears nor pain,
No curse nor night return again;
The former things are passed away-
At Home with Christ through endless Day.
Sermon Outline
- Trials Come & Go
- Examples of trials in life
- Trials lead to deeper faith
- Trials will end
- Deeper sense of God's great grace
- Rainbow in the storm
- Shared burdens and God's strength
- Battle strife will cease
- No more death, sorrow, or pain
Key Quotes
“It came to pass-the cheerless night;” — Bernard Fell
“The former things are passed away-At Home with Christ through endless Day.” — Bernard Fell
“Begone for aye all doubt and fear.” — Bernard Fell
Application Points
- You can find comfort in knowing that God is present with you and that He will ultimately lead you to a deeper sense of His great grace.
- You can trust that trials will ultimately end and that you will be free from suffering and pain.
- You can live a life of faith, knowing that God is always with you and that He will lead you through the trials of life.