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  I AM WITH YOU
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Thomas Brooks emphasizes the comforting and supportive presence
of God in the lives of believers during times of trouble.

Topics: "God's Presence", "Comfort in Trials"
Scripture References: Psalm 23:4, Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 28:20, John 14:27, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Philippians 4:6-7, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Peter 5:7

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the comforting presence of God in the lives of
believers, reminding them that despite their troubles and distress, God
is always with them, providing strength, help, and support. He
encourages Christians to find solace in the fact that their loving
Father will never abandon them, regardless of their circumstances.
Brooks highlights that God's presence is a source of comfort, counsel,
grace, and peace, urging believers to lean on Him during difficult
times.

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"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed,

for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." Is. 41:10

Oh! this special, this favorable presence of the Lord with

His people, in their greatest troubles and deepest distresses,

is a sweet presence, a comfortable presence, a delightful

presence, a blessed presence!

O Christian, be in whatever place you will, and with whatever

company you will, and in whatever condition you will--yet

your loving God, your kind Father, your bosom Friend, will

be still with you! He will never leave you, nor forsake you!

Oh what a spring of comfort this should be to you!

O Christian! are your troubles . . .

many in number,

strange in nature,

heavy in measure,

much in burden, and

long in continuance?

Remember that your God is near . . .

whose mercies are numerous,

whose wisdom is wondrous, and

whose power is miraculous!

O my friends, how can you lack comfort--who

have the God of all consolation present with you?

How can you lack counsel--who have the

wonderful Counselor so near unto you?

How can you lack grace--who have the God

of all grace standing by you?

How can you lack peace--who have always the

presence of the Prince of peace with you?

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/i-am-with-you/
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