God Rules and Overrules
God's guidance is reliable and will lead us to our goal, and we should worship and adore Him in all His glory.
F.B. Meyer emphasizes that God's guidance is unwavering and leads us to our destined goals, as illustrated by the Magi who followed the star to worship the newborn Jesus. He reflects on the mystery of divine guidance, suggesting that true science ultimately submits to the greater mystery of life. The sermon highlights the importance of presenting our gifts to Jesus, who is worthy of all riches, and reassures that despite worldly opposition, such as the plots of Herod, God's plans will prevail. Meyer encourages believers to trust in God's perfect timing and provision.
Text
Matthew 2:9-15
The suggestion has been hazarded that “the star†was an unusual combination of three planets; but this would conflict with the disappearance and reappearance of the guiding light. Some experiences during the Welsh Revival seem to point to a connection between high spiritual experiences and a burning glory. Probably only the eyes of the Magi beheld this great light. See Acts 9:3; Acts 26:12-14.
When we follow God’s guidance, we may be sure that He will not fail to bring us to our goal. He who brings us out will also bring us in. He will perfect that which concerneth us. These Wise-Men prostrating themselves before the newborn babe were the first of a great procession of the kings of intellect who have followed them to the same spot.
After all, does not all true science bend before the mystery of life? We cannot fathom the mystery, but we can adore. We can also present our gifts. “Jesus is worthy to receive riches.†It was thus that the Father provided beforehand for the expenses attendant on the approaching visit to Egypt. The Herods of this world are always plotting against the Lord’s Christ, but it is in vain. See Psalms 2:1-12; Acts 4:25.
Sermon Outline
- God's Guidance
- The Star of Guidance
- The Worship of the Magi
- The Mystery of Life
- We cannot fathom the mystery
- But we can adore and present our gifts
Key Quotes
“When we follow God's guidance, we may be sure that He will not fail to bring us to our goal.” — F.B. Meyer
“We cannot fathom the mystery, but we can adore.” — F.B. Meyer
“Jesus is worthy to receive riches.” — F.B. Meyer
Application Points
- We should follow God's guidance and direction in our lives, trusting that He will bring us to our goal.
- We should worship and adore God in all His glory, recognizing His worthiness to receive riches and glory.
- We should not try to explain the mystery of life through science alone, but rather worship and adore God for who He is.