He Never Fails
God's promise to never fail us and forsake us gives us the confidence to face any challenge and cultivate restful faith.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the unwavering promise of God to be with us, as stated in Joshua 1:5, assuring that He will never fail or forsake us. He encourages believers to find strength and courage in the face of life's challenges, knowing that God provides wisdom and valor against adversaries. Spurgeon reminds us that while human support may falter, God's faithfulness remains constant, allowing us to face our trials with calmness and hope. He calls for a restful faith, rooted in the assurance that God is always by our side, regardless of circumstances.
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l mill be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. (Joshua 1:5)
This word to Joshua is often quoted; it is the basis of that New Testament word "He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."
Beloved, a life of warfare is before us, but the Lord of Hosts is with us. Are we called to lead a great but fickle people? This promise guarantees us all the wisdom and prudence that we shall need. Have we to contend with cunning and powerful enemies? Here is strength and valor, prowess and victory. Have we a vast heritage to win? By this sign we shall achieve our purpose; the Lord Himself is with us.
It would be woe to us indeed if Jehovah could fail us; but, as this can never be, the winds of disquietude are laid to sleep in the caverns of divine faithfulness. On no one occasion will the Lord desert us. Happen what may, He will be at our side. Friends drop from us, their help is but an April shower; but God is faithful, Jesus is the same forever, and the Holy Spirit abideth in us.
Come, my heart, be calm and hopeful today. Clouds may gather, but the Lord can blow them away. Since God will not fail me, my faith shall not fail; and as He will not forsake me, neither will I forsake Him. Oh, for a restful faith!
Sermon Outline
- The Promise of God's Presence
- The Necessity of God's Presence
- The Consequences of God's Faithfulness
- The Call to Restful Faith
- Calm and Hopeful Living
- The Lord's Ability to Overcome Obstacles
- Achieving a Vast Heritage
Key Quotes
“l will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Since God will not fail me, my faith shall not fail; and as He will not forsake me, neither will I forsake Him.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We can trust in God's unwavering presence to guide and protect us in times of uncertainty.
- Our faith should not fail us because God will not fail us.
- We should cultivate restful faith by trusting in God's ability to overcome obstacles.