Established in His Will
When we fear not and rest in God's will, we can trust in His love and care, and be established in a firm belief that He is with us.
Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about the assurance of God's presence and strength in times of fear and dismay, encouraging believers to lean on God like a child leans on their father's arm, pouring out their troubles and finding peace and light through Him. She emphasizes the importance of aligning our will with God's perfect will, striving to desire only what is in accordance with His plan, leading to unwavering peace and trust in His love and care, even in the face of challenges.
Text
Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee, yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
ISAIAH 41:10
DO like a child and lean and rest
Upon thy Father's arm;
Pour out thy troubles on His breast,
And thou shalt know no harm; Then shalt thou by His hand be brought,
By ways which now thou knowest not,
Up through a well-fought fight,
To heavenly peace and light.
PAUL GERHARDT
USE thy utmost endeavor to attain such a disposition of spirit that thou mayest become one with Me, and thy will may become so entirely conformed to My all-perfect will, that not only shalt thou never desire that which is evil, but not even that which is good, if it be not according to My will; so that whatever shall befall thee in this earthly life, from whatsoever quarter it may come, whether in things temporal or things spiritual, nothing shall ever disturb thy peace, or trouble thy quietness of spirit; but thou shalt be established in a firm belief that I, thine omnipotent God, love thee with a dearer love and take of thee more watchful care than thou canst for thyself.
ST. CATHARINE OF SIENA
Sermon Outline
- Fear Not, for God is with You
- Resting in God's Will
- Established in God's Will
- We can trust in God's love and care
- Nothing can disturb our peace when we are established in God's will
Key Quotes
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee, yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“Then shalt thou by His hand be brought, By ways which now thou knowest not, Up through a well-fought fight, To heavenly peace and light.” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“USE thy utmost endeavor to attain such a disposition of spirit that thou mayest become one with Me, and thy will may become so entirely conformed to My all-perfect will,” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- We must trust in God's presence and power in our lives, and not fear what may come.
- We must surrender our will to God's perfect will, and trust in His love and care for us.
- When we are established in God's will, we can experience peace and quietness of spirit, and a firm belief in His love and care for us.