There Failed Not Ought of Any Good Thing Which the Lord Had Spoken
The sermon emphasizes God's unwavering faithfulness in fulfilling His promises and the joy of salvation amidst life's trials.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the faithfulness of God in his sermon, reminding us that one day we will fully understand the journey of our lives and the divine guidance we received through trials and tribulations. He paints a picture of a future where we will stand in glory, reflecting on the promises kept by God and the love demonstrated through our experiences. Simpson encourages believers to trust in God's unwavering goodness, assuring that every promise made will come to fruition, leading to a heartfelt acknowledgment of His faithfulness.
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Some day even you, trembling faltering one, shall stand upon those heights that Joshua knew. As you look back upon all you have passed through, all you have narrowly escaped, all the perils through which He guided you, the stumblings through which He guarded you and the sins from which He saved you; you will shout, with a meaning you cannot understand now, Salvation to our God, which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb (Revelation 7:10). Some day He will sit down with us in that glorious home, and we shall have all the ages in which to understand the story of our lives.
He will read over again this marked old Bible with us, He will show us how He kept all these promises, He will explain to us the mysteries that we could not understand, He will recall all the finished story.
Then I am sure we will cry: "Blessed Christ! you have been so true, you have been so good! Was there ever love like this?" And then the great chorus will be repeated once more-There failed not ought of any good thing which the Lord had spoken; . . . all came to pass.
Sermon Outline
- I points: - Introduction to God's promises - The faithfulness of God - The significance of salvation
- II points: - The journey of faith - Overcoming trials and tribulations - The role of divine guidance
- III points: - The ultimate fulfillment of God's word - Understanding our life story with God - The eternal perspective on our struggles
- IV points: - The joy of salvation - The assurance of God's goodness - The call to worship and gratitude
Key Quotes
“Some day even you, trembling faltering one, shall stand upon those heights that Joshua knew.” — A.B. Simpson
“He will show us how He kept all these promises.” — A.B. Simpson
“There failed not ought of any good thing which the Lord had spoken; . . . all came to pass.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- Trust in God's promises during difficult times, knowing He is faithful.
- Reflect on your personal journey of faith and recognize God's guidance.
- Cultivate a heart of gratitude for the salvation and love you have received.