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  NEITHER THE DEVIL NOR HIS IMPS
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The Lord's presence with His people is their greatest safety
and security, and no counsel or opposition can prevail against them.

Topics: "God's Sovereignty", "Protection of Believers"
Scripture References: Psalm 33:10

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that no plans or schemes of the devil or his
followers can succeed against God's people, as the Lord's purposes are
unshakeable and eternal. He reassures believers that God's constant
presence provides protection and guidance, rendering the plots of the
wicked powerless. Brooks illustrates this truth by referencing biblical
figures like Balaam and Herod, who ultimately failed against God's will.
The sermon encourages faith in God's sovereignty and the assurance that
His presence is a shield against all adversities. Ultimately, the
message is one of hope and security for those who trust in the Lord.

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"The LORD foils the plans of the nations; He thwarts

the purposes of the peoples. But the plans of the LORD

stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart through all

generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD,

the people He chose for His inheritance." Psalm 33:10-12

Consult, conclude, determine, resolve upon whatever you

please--you shall never be able, by all your power and policy,

to prevail against the people of God! His favorable, special,

and eminent presence is constantly with them--to assist,

counsel, and protect them against all oppositions and assaults.

God brings to nothing, the counsel of the nations. Neither the

devil nor his imps, nor any of their counsels, or enchantments,

shall ever be able to stand before the presence of the Lord with

His people! Let men and devils conspire, let them plot, consult,

and determine--all shall be in vain, because there is no counsel

against the Lord, there is no possibility of prevailing against the

presence of the Lord with His people. His special presence will

be their greatest safety and security in the midst of all plots,

designs, dangers, etc. The special presence of God with His

people mars and frustrates all the plots, counsels, and intricate

contrivances of the world's wizards--as might be showed in those

instances of Balaam, Pharaoh, Saul, Herod, with many others.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/neither-the-devil-nor-his-imps/
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