Assurance in Trials
Assurance in Trials4
The Christian's Assurance
By A.W. Pink0GEN 42:36PSA 18:16ISA 26:3ISA 40:17ISA 57:15ROM 8:281CO 15:2EPH 1:112TI 1:92PE 3:1A.W. Pink emphasizes the profound assurance found in Romans 8:28, illustrating how God orchestrates all circumstances for the good of those who love Him. He reassures believers that despite trials and adversities, faith recognizes God's sovereign control and purpose in every situation. Pink highlights that true Christians, marked by their love for God, can trust that even the most challenging experiences contribute to their ultimate good. He encourages believers to reflect on their calling and the divine purpose behind their love for God, which is rooted in His grace. Ultimately, Pink assures that all things, even those that seem contrary, work together for the benefit of God's children, leading them toward eternal glory.
He Careth for You
By William MacDonald0EXO 16:4PSA 56:8ISA 43:2ISA 49:16MAT 6:26MAT 10:29MAT 10:31LUK 12:6HEB 13:51PE 5:7William MacDonald emphasizes God's profound care for His people, illustrating this through biblical examples such as the provision for Israel in the wilderness and the care for sparrows and lilies. He reassures us that we are of greater value to God than these creatures, as evidenced by Christ's sacrificial love and His intimate knowledge of our lives. MacDonald highlights that God is always present with us, bearing our burdens and ensuring our needs are met, even in times of trouble. He concludes with the assurance that God's care extends throughout our lives, from youth to old age, and that He will never abandon us.
Lo, I Am With You Always
By A.B. Simpson0PSA 23:4ISA 41:10MAT 28:20JHN 14:18JHN 16:33ROM 8:311CO 15:57PHP 4:13HEB 13:5REV 21:4A.B. Simpson emphasizes the continuous presence of Christ in our lives, reminding us that Jesus is not a figure of the past but our living Lord who watches over us. He illustrates this with a story of a chieftain who, despite being wounded, encourages his men to continue fighting, paralleling Christ's assurance that He is with us always. Simpson highlights the importance of recognizing this unbroken presence, which empowers us to face our battles with confidence. He reassures us that the struggles we face are temporary and that victory is assured through Christ. Ultimately, our song will be one of triumph, celebrating the victory we have through Him.
I in Them
By Octavius Winslow0MAT 28:20JHN 14:27JHN 17:23ROM 8:372CO 4:102CO 4:16PHP 4:19COL 1:27HEB 13:51JN 4:4Octavius Winslow emphasizes the profound truth of Christ dwelling within believers, as stated in John 17:23. He reassures those who are struggling that despite their trials and temptations, they possess a living, sympathetic, and triumphant Christ within them, who will never abandon them. Winslow encourages believers to find strength and comfort in the presence of Christ, who is the source of all good and the conqueror of sin and evil. He reminds them that their spiritual life is secure and that their afflictions serve to deepen their communion with Jesus. Ultimately, the message is one of hope and assurance in the abiding presence of Christ in the believer's life.