Divine Preservation
Divine Preservation6
The Assurance of God's Watchful Care
By David Wilkerson0DEU 6:24JOB 7:20PSA 16:1PSA 37:23PSA 121:4David Wilkerson emphasizes the assurance of God's watchful care, illustrating how God preserves the righteous through His protective presence. He highlights David's prayer for preservation, which signifies a divine hedge of protection around us, ensuring that God is always attentive to our needs and movements. Wilkerson draws parallels with Job's acknowledgment of God as a preserver, reinforcing the idea that God is deeply invested in our well-being. He also references Moses, who explains that God's commandments are meant to preserve us for our good and to fulfill His divine plan for our lives. Ultimately, the sermon reassures believers of God's unwavering commitment to guard and sustain them.
God Securing His Inheritance
By A.W. Pink0DEU 32:10PSA 37:23PSA 138:8JHN 6:44JHN 14:6JHN 16:13JHN 17:3ROM 10:201PE 1:51JN 2:20A.W. Pink emphasizes God's relentless pursuit of His people, illustrating how He finds, leads, instructs, and preserves them as His cherished inheritance. He highlights that God actively seeks out those who are lost, revealing His love and grace in the process. Pink explains that once found, God leads His people through life, teaching them His truths and guiding them with His Spirit. He reassures believers of God's unwavering commitment to preserve them, regardless of their failures or circumstances. Ultimately, Pink calls for gratitude towards God for His faithful and protective nature.
1 Peter 1:5
By John Gill0JHN 10:281PE 1:5John Gill emphasizes that believers are kept by the power of God, ensuring their preservation until they inherit eternal salvation. This divine protection is not reliant on human strength or angelic assistance but is firmly rooted in Christ, who serves as their stronghold. Despite facing temptations and sin, believers are safeguarded from ultimate destruction and are sustained through faith in God's power and faithfulness. The ultimate salvation, prepared from the foundation of the world, awaits revelation at Christ's return, where believers will fully experience the glory of their inheritance.
Preserved to Work's End
By C.H. Spurgeon0PSA 56:11ISA 41:10MAT 28:20JHN 16:33ACT 23:11ROM 8:31PHP 1:62TI 4:7HEB 13:51PE 5:10C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the assurance that believers are preserved by God until their work on earth is complete, drawing from Acts 23:11 where the Lord reassures Paul. He encourages those facing danger or adversity to remember their divine purpose and that they are immortal until their testimony is fulfilled. Spurgeon reminds us that no external forces can thwart God's plans for us, and we should find peace and joy in our witness for Christ. He also urges prayer for missionaries and the persecuted, highlighting the importance of supporting those who bear witness under duress.
The Lord My Keeper
By Octavius Winslow0Octavius Winslow emphasizes that the Lord is our ultimate keeper, capable of preserving believers from falling into destruction. He explains that no one but God can uphold us, as human efforts are insufficient for salvation. Winslow highlights the importance of Jesus' intercessory role, affirming that while Judas was lost, true believers are kept by divine power. He encourages believers to remain vigilant in prayer and watchfulness, recognizing that while God keeps us, we also have a responsibility to guard our faith. Ultimately, the assurance lies in the fact that Jesus, our divine keeper, will sustain us until we reach glory.
Benediction for the Zion of God
By John Alexander Dowie2.7K01:062CO 13:14PHP 1:61TH 5:22John Alexander Dowie emphasizes the importance of abstaining from all appearances of evil and calls for complete sanctification by God. He prays for the preservation of the whole spirit, soul, and body until the return of Jesus Christ, highlighting the need for faithfulness in ensuring all is well. Dowie invokes the grace of Jesus, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, asking for blessings and guidance for all believers.