Follow Quietly
Mary Wilder Tileston's sermon 'Follow Quietly' emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's goodness and Providence, even in the midst of difficulties and challenges.
Mary Wilder Tileston preaches about finding comfort in the faith of others during times of affliction and distress, emphasizing the importance of trusting in God's divine Providence which encompasses both the bright and dark aspects of life. She encourages surrendering to God's will, even when it may seem difficult or when faced with losses and disappointments, as ultimately everything works together for good for those who love God.
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Therefore, brethren, we were comforted over you in all our affliction and distress by your faith.
1 THESSALONIANS 3:7
JUST as God leads I am content:
I rest me calmly in His hands;
That which He has decreed and sent--
That which His will for me commands--
I would that He should all fulfil;
That I should do His gracious will
In living or in dying.
LAMPERTUS GEDICKE
DIVINE Providence means the arrangement of all our life, not only of its bright side, but also of its dark. It may mean sickness as well as health; death as well as life; loss as well as gain; peril as well as safety; shipwreck by sea and accident by land; murrain to our flocks; sickness in our homes.
ANTHONY W. THOROLD
Howbeit your faith seeth but the black side of Providence, yet it hath a better side, and God shall let you see it. We know that all things work together for good to them that love God; hence I infer that losses, disappointments, ill tongues, loss of friends, houses or country, are God's workmen, set on work to work out good to you, out of everything that befalleth you. When the Lord's blessed will bloweth cross your desires, it is best, in humility, to strike sail to Him, and to be willing to be led any way our Lord pleaseth.
SAMUEL RUTHERFORD
Sermon Outline
- Understanding Divine Providence
- Faith and Providence
- Humility and Trust
- Strike sail to God's will
- Be willing to be led by God
- Trust in God's goodness
Key Quotes
“JUST as God leads I am content: I rest me calmly in His hands;” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“We know that all things work together for good to them that love God;” — Mary Wilder Tileston
“When the Lord's blessed will bloweth cross your desires, it is best, in humility, to strike sail to Him,” — Mary Wilder Tileston
Application Points
- Trust in God's goodness, even when it differs from your desires.
- Be humble and willing to be led by God, even in the midst of challenges.
- Remember that God works all things for good to those who love Him.