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  DO NOT BE DISMAYED
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: As a Christian, you are safe and strong in God's presence,
power, and promises, so do not be dismayed or fearful, but trust in Him
and wait on the Lord.

Topics: "Trust in God", "Courage"
Scripture References: Joshua 1:9, Psalm 27:14, Psalm 31:24, Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:31, Philippians 4:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 13:5-6, 1 Peter 5:7

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that the Christian life is fraught with
challenges, including temptations and fears that can lead believers
astray or make them faint-hearted. He reassures Christians that there is
no real danger as long as they trust in God, Christ's intercession, and
the Holy Spirit's presence. Spurgeon encourages believers to remain
courageous and steadfast, urging them to wait on the Lord for strength
and not to succumb to fear or timidity. The message is one of hope and
resilience in the face of life's difficulties.

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The Christian's life is no child's play. All who have gone on pilgrimage
to the celestial city have found a rough road, sloughs of despond and
hills of difficulty, giants to fight and tempters to shun. Hence there
are two perils to which Christians are exposed; the one is that under
heavy pressure they should start away from the path which they ought to
pursue - the other is lest they should grow fearful of failure, and so
become faint-hearted in their holy course....

There is really nothing to be depressed about, there is no real danger,
you are safe while God lives, and while Christ pleads, and while the
Spirit of God dwells in you; therefore be not dismayed, nor even dream
of fear. Be not timorous and unbelieving, but play the man; "Wait on the
Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart."

From a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon entitled "Brave Waiting,"
delivered August 26, 1877

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/do-not-be-dismayed/
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