He That in These Things Serveth Christ
We must hold steadfastly to our trust in God and regard every circumstance as something He is pleased to allow in order to triumph and remain steadfast in our faith.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the necessity of complete trust in God for effective service, illustrating how Satan targets our faith, as seen in Peter's denial. Jesus' prayer for Peter highlights the importance of maintaining faith amidst trials, which are more precious than gold. Simpson encourages believers to hold steadfastly to their confidence and to view every circumstance as an opportunity for victory in Christ. He urges the congregation to maintain a sweet spirit and obedience, celebrating triumphs in Jesus' name despite challenges.
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God can only use us while we are trusting Him completely. Satan cared far less for Peter's denial of his Master than for the use he made of it afterwards to destroy his faith. So Jesus said to him, I have prayed for thee that thy faith fail not (Like 22:32). It was Peter's faith Satan attacked, and so it is our faith that he contests. The trial of your faith, being much more precious that of gold that perisheth (1 Peter 1:7). Whatever else we let go, let us go, let us hold steadfastly to our trust. Cast not away therefore your confidence (Hebrews 10:35), and hold fast the confidence and rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end (Hebrews 3:6).
And if you would hold your trust, hold your sweetness, your rightness of spirit, your obedience to Christ, your victory in every way.
Whatever comes, regard it as of less consequence than that you should triumph and remain steadfast. Accept every circumstance as something God is pleased to allow. Wave the4 banner of your victory in the face of every foe. Go on, shouting in Jesus' name, Thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14).
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Trusting God Completely
- Satan's Attack on Faith
- The Value of Faith
- Holding Steadfast in Trust
Key Quotes
“It was Peter's faith Satan attacked, and so it is our faith that he contests.” — A.B. Simpson
“Whatever else we let go, let us go, let us hold steadfastly to our trust.” — A.B. Simpson
“Thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14).” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- We must prioritize our trust in God above all else, even in the face of trials and challenges.
- Our faith is more precious than gold that perishes, and it is the key to our triumph and victory in Christ.
- We must hold fast to our confidence, rejoicing in the hope of our salvation, and triumphing in Christ in order to remain steadfast.