The Never-Failing Springs
God's promises are never revoked and are always reliable, and we can find strength and joy in our weaknesses and struggles.
John Henry Jowett emphasizes the unchanging nature of God's promises, likening them to springs that never run dry, but rather reveal a richer abundance in times of need. Just as Apostle Paul found joy in his weaknesses as they led him to experience the richness of God's grace, we too can bring our needs to God and receive His abundant blessings. The promise of God's covenant is ever-fresh, providing strength and sustenance for each day, ensuring that His provision will never run out.
Text
GENESIS xvii. 1-8.
"I will establish My covenant." The good promises of God are never
revoked. They are like springs which know no shrinking in times of
drought. Nay, in time of drought they reveal a richer fulness. The
promises are confirmed in the hour of my need, and the greater my need the
greater is my bounty. And so it was that the Apostle Paul came to "rejoice
in his infirmities," for through his infirmities he discovered the riches
of Divine grace. He brought a bigger pitcher to the fountain, and he
always carried it away full. "As thy days so shall thy strength be."
So I need never fear that the promise of yesterday will exhaust itself
before to-morrow. God's covenant goes with us like the ever-fresh waters
of the wilderness. "They drank of that rock which followed them, and that
rock was Christ." Every fulfilment of God's promise is the pledge of one
to come.
God has no road without its springs. If His path stretches across the
waste wilderness the "fountains shall break out in the desert," and "the
wilderness shall rejoice and blossom as the rose."
Sermon Outline
- God's Never-Failing Promises
- The Greater Our Need, the Greater God's Bounty
- God's Covenant is Ever-Fresh
- God's Path is Always Lined with Springs
- Even in the wilderness, fountains shall break out
- The wilderness shall rejoice and blossom as the rose
Key Quotes
“The good promises of God are never revoked. They are like springs which know no shrinking in times of drought.” — John Henry Jowett
“As thy days so shall thy strength be.” — John Henry Jowett
“They drank of that rock which followed them, and that rock was Christ.” — John Henry Jowett
Application Points
- We can trust in God's goodness and faithfulness, even in times of need.
- We can find strength and joy in our weaknesses and struggles, and rejoice in our infirmities.
- God's covenant is ever-fresh and reliable, and every fulfilment of His promise is the pledge of one to come.