Assurance in God
Assurance in God4
1 John 5:15
By John Gill01JN 5:14John Gill emphasizes the assurance believers have in prayer, highlighting that when we ask according to God's will, we can be confident that He hears us and will grant our requests. This holy confidence allows believers to trust that their petitions are already answered in God's perfect timing and manner, reinforcing the importance of aligning our desires with His will. Gill encourages the congregation to maintain faith in God's responsiveness to their prayers, fostering a deeper relationship with Him.
A Very Little Worm
By Thomas Brooks0GEN 18:27GEN 32:10NUM 12:3JOB 42:6PSA 22:6ISA 66:2EPH 3:8PHP 2:3JAS 4:101PE 5:5Thomas Brooks emphasizes that true assurance in God is accompanied by profound humility, as demonstrated by biblical figures like David, Abraham, Jacob, Job, Moses, and Paul. Each of these individuals, despite their close relationship with God, recognized their insignificance and unworthiness, illustrating that genuine assurance does not lead to pride but rather to a humble acknowledgment of one's smallness before God. Brooks warns against the delusion of presumption, which inflates one's self-worth and leads to spiritual pride, contrasting it with the humility that comes from a true understanding of God's grace.
We Are Not Orphans
By A.W. Tozer0PSA 23:1PSA 139:9ISA 41:10JER 29:11MAT 6:26JHN 10:14ROM 8:28PHP 4:19HEB 13:51PE 5:7A.W. Tozer emphasizes that Christian believers are not orphans, as they are guided by the divine Shepherd who leads them on a purposeful journey. He addresses a reader's inquiry about the concept of an 'appointed way,' clarifying that he does not intend to delve into complex doctrines like foreordination but rather to express confidence that God can turn even life's accidents into blessings for those who trust Him. Tozer reassures believers that they can rest easy knowing that God's care transcends denominational differences.
Say Ye to the Righteous, That It Shall Be Well With Him
By C.H. Spurgeon0PSA 23:1PSA 37:25ISA 3:10JHN 6:51ROM 8:282CO 5:21EPH 1:3PHP 4:19HEB 13:51PE 1:4C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that it is always well with the righteous, regardless of their circumstances, whether in prosperity or persecution. He reassures believers that God's promises are eternal and encompass all times and situations, providing comfort and strength. The righteous are well-fed, clothed in Christ's righteousness, and securely housed in God, with their souls united to Christ. Spurgeon encourages faith in God's declarations, asserting that even if the world contradicts this truth, believers should trust in God's word above all else. Ultimately, he affirms that those blessed by God are truly blessed, and His promises are unwavering.