He Careth for You
God's sovereignty and care are not limited by our understanding of His ways, and He orders all our griefs for our good.
D.L. Moody emphasizes the profound care that God has for each individual, illustrating that every grief and tear is known and counted by Him. He reassures believers that their struggles are purposeful and that even in anguish, there is value in their suffering as it draws them closer to Jesus. Moody encourages the faithful to trust in God's plan, recognizing that His love prevents life from being merely a series of calm days without challenges. The sermon highlights the comfort found in God's presence, where true rest and peace can be experienced.
Text
1 Peter 5:7
"All thy griefs by Him are ordered,
Needful is each one for thee,
All thy tears by Him are counted,
One too much there cannot be.
And if, while they fall so quickly,
Thou canst own His way is right,
Then each bitter tear of anguish,
Precious is in Jesus' sight.
Far too well thy Saviour loves thee,
To allow thy life to be,
One long calm unbroken sunbeam,
One unruffled, stormless sea.
He would have thee fondly nestling,
Closer to his gentle breast,
He would have that world seem brighter,
Where alone is perfect rest."
Sermon Outline
- God's Care and Sovereignty
- God Counts Our Tears
- Trust in God's Way
- God's Love and Protection
- Far too well thy Saviour loves thee
- To allow thy life to be, One long calm unbroken sunbeam
- One unruffled, stormless sea
Key Quotes
“All thy griefs by Him are ordered” — D.L. Moody
“Precious is in Jesus' sight” — D.L. Moody
“He would have thee fondly nestling, Closer to his gentle breast” — D.L. Moody
Application Points
- We can trust God's way by acknowledging His sovereignty and goodness, even in the midst of suffering.
- We can feel God's love and protection by drawing closer to Him and trusting in His goodness and sovereignty.
- God takes account of and values every tear we shed, and He will not allow one too many tears to fall.