Trust in God's Faithfulness
Trust in God's Faithfulness5
That He Maintain the Cause of His Servant,
By F.B. Meyer01KI 8:59PSA 37:5PSA 55:22ISA 41:10MAT 6:112CO 12:9PHP 4:19HEB 13:5JAS 1:51PE 5:7F.B. Meyer emphasizes the assurance that God will maintain the cause of His servants daily, providing rest and strength amidst challenges and opposition. He encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness, even when faced with competition or temptation, reminding them that sincere motives and clean hands will lead to divine support. Meyer reassures that God will meet every need as it arises, offering daily strength and sustenance. He highlights the importance of relying on God for guidance and provision, especially when the future seems uncertain. Ultimately, believers are encouraged to pray for their daily needs, trusting that God will provide exactly what is required.
Will He Deny You a Crust?
By Thomas Brooks0PSA 23:1PSA 37:25ISA 41:10MAT 6:26MAT 7:11LUK 12:24ROM 8:322CO 9:8PHP 4:191PE 5:7Thomas Brooks emphasizes the assurance of God's provision for His people, arguing that if God did not spare His own Son, He will certainly not deny us our basic needs. He reassures Christians that all of God's attributes, promises, and affections are engaged for their benefit, and thus they should not fear for their necessities. Brooks contrasts the care God provides even to His enemies with the abundant care He will provide for those who love Him, urging believers to trust in God's faithfulness. He highlights the shame of being troubled by worldly lacks when God has given us Himself as our greatest treasure. Ultimately, Brooks encourages Christians to recognize their immense spiritual wealth compared to the fleeting riches of the world.
God Maintains Your Surrender
By Andrew Murray0ROM 12:1PHP 2:13Andrew Murray emphasizes the importance of absolute surrender to God, explaining that while many struggle with maintaining their commitment, God is faithful to uphold our surrender once we truly give ourselves to Him. He encourages believers to trust in God's ability to sustain them moment by moment, highlighting that a life of surrender is both a challenge and a divine possibility through the Holy Spirit. Murray cites George Muller as an example of someone who maintained a good conscience and a love for God's Word, which contributed to his happiness and blessings. He urges listeners to fully commit to God's will and to allow Him to work within them, assuring that God desires to bless those who wait on Him. Ultimately, Murray calls for a childlike trust in God's promises to maintain our surrender.
A Place of Perfect Rest
By David Wilkerson0MAT 11:28HEB 4:1David Wilkerson emphasizes that there is a place in Christ where believers can find perfect rest, free from anxiety about the future and fear of calamity. He reflects on how Israel's doubt and disobedience prevented them from entering this rest, highlighting that God continues to seek a people who will trust in His faithfulness. Wilkerson urges that this promise of rest is still available today, encouraging believers to let go of fear and embrace the peace that comes from knowing God is in control. He warns that many Christians live in fear due to external circumstances, but true rest in the Lord allows one to endure trials without losing hope. Ultimately, he calls for a deeper faith that leads to a soul at rest, regardless of life's challenges.
No Matter How Faint Your Cry Is
By David Wilkerson0PSA 34:2David Wilkerson emphasizes the faithfulness of the Lord in delivering His children from trials, as illustrated in Psalms 34. He reflects on David's experience of feeling overwhelmed and foolish yet finding solace in the Lord's ability to hear even the faintest cries for help. Wilkerson reassures that God responds to every sincere plea, regardless of how it is expressed, and encourages believers to trust in God's mercy and love during afflictions. The message highlights that the Lord is always present to deliver those who call upon Him, no matter the depth of their struggles.