I Am With You
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the comforting and supportive presence of God in the lives of believers during times of trouble.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the comforting presence of God in the lives of believers, reminding them that despite their troubles and distress, God is always with them, providing strength, help, and support. He encourages Christians to find solace in the fact that their loving Father will never abandon them, regardless of their circumstances. Brooks highlights that God's presence is a source of comfort, counsel, grace, and peace, urging believers to lean on Him during difficult times.
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"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed,
for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Is. 41:10
Oh! this special, this favorable presence of the Lord with
His people, in their greatest troubles and deepest distresses,
is a sweet presence, a comfortable presence, a delightful
presence, a blessed presence!
O Christian, be in whatever place you will, and with whatever
company you will, and in whatever condition you will--yet
your loving God, your kind Father, your bosom Friend, will
be still with you! He will never leave you, nor forsake you!
Oh what a spring of comfort this should be to you!
O Christian! are your troubles . . .
many in number,
strange in nature,
heavy in measure,
much in burden, and
long in continuance?
Remember that your God is near . . .
whose mercies are numerous,
whose wisdom is wondrous, and
whose power is miraculous!
O my friends, how can you lack comfort--who
have the God of all consolation present with you?
How can you lack counsel--who have the
wonderful Counselor so near unto you?
How can you lack grace--who have the God
of all grace standing by you?
How can you lack peace--who have always the
presence of the Prince of peace with you?
Sermon Outline
- I points: - The assurance of God's presence - The comfort in times of trouble - The nature of God's support
- II points: - God's mercies in distress - The wisdom of God in our struggles - The miraculous power of God
- III points: - The role of God as our Counselor - The grace provided by God - The peace found in God's presence
Key Quotes
“Oh! this special, this favorable presence of the Lord with His people, in their greatest troubles and deepest distresses, is a sweet presence, a comfortable presence, a delightful presence, a blessed presence!” — Thomas Brooks
“He will never leave you, nor forsake you!” — Thomas Brooks
“How can you lack comfort--who have the God of all consolation present with you?” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Reflect on God's constant presence in your life, especially during challenging times.
- Seek God's counsel through prayer and scripture when facing difficult decisions.
- Trust in God's grace and peace, knowing He is always by your side.