God Has Never, Ever Failed Us
God's promises remain steadfast, and trusting Him is essential to experiencing the blessings and good work He has promised.
David Wilkerson emphasizes that despite the challenges and crises we face, God is always leading and caring for us. He warns against the dangers of unbelief, which can hinder us from receiving God's blessings and promises. Wilkerson illustrates the necessity of trusting in God's steadfast promises, especially in a tumultuous environment like New York City, where fear and danger are prevalent. He encourages believers to rely on the Holy Spirit's power to overcome overwhelming circumstances. Ultimately, our faith in God strengthens us in times of trouble.
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No matter what happens to the economy, no matter what crisis we face, no matter what sorrow or trouble may come our way - OUR BLESSED LORD IS LEADING AND CARING FOR US EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.
God had to finally disown those he delivered out of Egypt, because they doubted and limited him after having been so miraculously coddled in his loving arms. It isn't simply that God would like for us to trust him in difficult times - he demands it. This is why Scripture so strongly warns us against unbelief. We are told it grieves the Lord and shuts us off from every blessing and good work he has promised. Our unbelief makes every promise "of no effect."
For us in New York City, this is not a dead theology. We have to practice what we preach just to survive each day. If we did not fully trust the Lord's promises and rely on Jesus with all that is in us, we would freeze up with fear and panic. The streets here are like war zones; people live constant fear and danger, and bystanders are murdered left and right. Our costs to care for those we minister to are heavy, and the needs of hurting people are so enormous. IF WE DID NOT REST IN GOD'S STEADFAST PROMISES, WE WOULD BE OVERWHELMED.
But we are not overwhelmed - we are not afraid. As the problems grow worse, we grow stronger in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Sermon Outline
- I. God's Faithfulness in Crisis
- A. God is leading and caring for us in every step of the way
- B. Despite challenges, God's promises remain steadfast
- II. The Consequences of Unbelief
- A. Unbelief grieves the Lord and shuts us off from blessings
- B. Unbelief makes every promise 'of no effect'
- III. Practicing Trust in Difficult Times
- A. We must trust God's promises to survive each day
- B. Relying on Jesus gives us strength in the face of fear and panic
Key Quotes
“No matter what happens to the economy, no matter what crisis we face, no matter what sorrow or trouble may come our way - OUR BLESSED LORD IS LEADING AND CARING FOR US EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.” — David Wilkerson
“If we did not fully trust the Lord's promises and rely on Jesus with all that is in us, we would freeze up with fear and panic.” — David Wilkerson
“But we are not overwhelmed - we are not afraid. As the problems grow worse, we grow stronger in the power of the Holy Spirit.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- We must trust God's promises to survive each day and rely on Jesus with all that is in us.
- Trusting God is essential to experiencing the blessings and good work He has promised us.
- Growing stronger in the power of the Holy Spirit helps us overcome fear and panic in difficult times.