Promises Fulfilled
God's promises are fulfilled in His perfect timing, bringing hope and comfort to those who trust in Him.
Charles E. Cowman preaches on the assurance that God will fulfill His promises in His perfect timing, encouraging believers to trust in His faithfulness and sovereignty. The poem by Bessie Porter echoes the theme of unwavering faith and patience in waiting for God's promises to come to pass, even in the midst of challenges and uncertainties. Matthew Henry's insight emphasizes the importance of relying on God's promises, especially when all other paths seem closed, highlighting the certainty and trustworthiness of God's word.
Text
"There shall be a performance" (Luke 1:45).
"My words shall be fulfilled in their season" (their fixed appointed time) (Greek, Luke 1:20).
There shall be a performance of those things
That loving heart hath waited long to see;
Those words shall be fulfilled to which she clings,
Because her God hath promised faithfully;
And, knowing Him, she ne'er can doubt His Word;
"He speaks and it is done." The mighty Lord!
There shall be a performance of those things,
O burdened heart, rest ever in His care;
In quietness beneath His shadowing wings
Await the answer to thy longing prayer.
When thou hast "cast thy care," the heart then sings,
There shall be a performance of those things.
There shall be a performance of those things,
O tired heart, believe and wait and pray;
At eventide the peaceful vesper rings,
Though cloud and rain and storm have filled the day.
Faith pierces through the mist of doubt that bars
The coming night sometimes, and finds the stars.
There shall be a performance of those things,
O trusting heart, the Lord to thee hath told;
Let Faith and Hope arise, and plume their wings,
And soar towards the sunrise clouds of gold;
The portals of the rosy dawn swing wide,
Revealing joys the darkening night did hide.
--Bessie Porter
Matthew Henry says: "We must depend upon the performance of the promise, when all the ways leading up to it are shut up. 'For all the promises of God in him are yea (yes), and in him Amen (so be it), unto the glory of God by us.' (2 Cor. 1:20).
Sermon Outline
- I. God's Promises Are Fulfilled
- A. God's Word is faithful and true
- B. God's timing is perfect
- C. God's promises bring hope and comfort
- II. Waiting on God's Timing
- A. Rest in God's care and provision
- B. Cast your cares on God and trust Him
- C. Believe and wait for God's answer
- III. Trusting in God's Promises
- A. Let faith and hope arise and soar
- B. Trust in God's goodness and faithfulness
- C. Look to the sunrise of new beginnings
Key Quotes
“There shall be a performance of those things That loving heart hath waited long to see;” — Charles E. Cowman
“He speaks and it is done.” — Charles E. Cowman
“For all the promises of God in him are yea (yes), and in him Amen (so be it), unto the glory of God by us.” — Charles E. Cowman
Application Points
- Trust in God's goodness and faithfulness, even when you're facing challenges.
- Rest in God's care and provision, and cast your cares on Him.
- Look to the sunrise of new beginnings, and trust in God's perfect plan and timing.