Trusting in God's Promises
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The Prayer-Hearing God
By George Mueller0MAT 7:7George Mueller emphasizes the profound love of God for His children and the importance of prayer in their lives. He explains that God has made abundant promises regarding prayer, encouraging believers to bring their trials and needs to Him with faith and in accordance with His will. Mueller stresses that prayers should be made in the name of Jesus, acknowledging that it is not by our own merit that we receive answers, but through Christ's righteousness. He also highlights the necessity of patience in prayer, as answers may not come immediately, and encourages united prayer among believers for greater impact. Ultimately, Mueller calls for a deeper trust in God's willingness and ability to answer prayers, urging believers to persist in seeking Him.
Holding Forth the Word of Life
By David Wilkerson0PSA 34:7ISA 41:10JHN 14:27ROM 8:31PHP 2:16PHP 3:132TI 4:7HEB 13:51PE 5:7REV 21:4David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of holding forth the Word of life as Paul describes in Philippians 2:16, reflecting on the day when believers will stand in Christ's presence and witness the unveiling of redemption's secrets. He paints a vivid picture of the glory and power of God that will be revealed, assuring us that we were never in danger and that God's angels were always with us. Wilkerson urges us to trust in God's faithfulness and to let go of our past worries, focusing instead on the promises of the future. He encourages believers to live in a way that they can rejoice on that glorious day, having fully trusted in God's purposes. Ultimately, he reminds us that to embrace our future in Christ, we must first release our past.
Psalms Chapter 11 Jesus Our Abiding Home -- Psalm 91
By A.B. Simpson0PSA 90:1PSA 91:1A.B. Simpson emphasizes the profound connection between Psalms 90 and 91, illustrating how they reflect the journey of the Israelites in the wilderness and the comfort found in God as their dwelling place. He highlights the names of God, His promises of protection, and the conditions required to experience His blessings, urging believers to dwell in the 'secret place of the Most High' and trust in His faithfulness. Simpson reassures that through Jesus, we find our true home and security, and he encourages the congregation to claim the promises of God, including protection from evil and the assurance of His presence in times of trouble.
Fear Not. Fix Your Thoughts on Jesus
By David Wilkerson0PSA 34:4PSA 91:1ISA 26:3MAT 6:34JHN 14:27ROM 15:13PHP 4:82TI 1:7HEB 12:21PE 5:7David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of heeding prophetic warnings without allowing fear to dominate our thoughts. While acknowledging the darkness and judgment approaching, he encourages believers to focus on God's promises of love and mercy rather than becoming obsessed with foreboding messages. Wilkerson reminds us that the devil seeks to instill fear, but we must fix our thoughts on Jesus and His goodness, as instructed by the Apostle Paul. He highlights the need for peace that comes from trusting in the Lord, as exemplified by the prophet Isaiah. Ultimately, our focus should be on God's love rather than the impending trials.