As the Lord Liveth, Who Hath Redeemed My Soul
David's story teaches us to trust in God's redemption and timing, rather than taking matters into our own hands.
F.B. Meyer reflects on the faithfulness of God in David's life, emphasizing how God redeemed him from adversity and established his path. Meyer encourages believers to trust in the Lord for their needs and to refrain from taking matters into their own hands, as David did by refusing to harm Saul and the murderers of Ishbosheth. He reminds us that God is capable of removing obstacles and fulfilling His promises in His perfect timing. The sermon calls for patience and reliance on God's provision, reinforcing the belief that the One who redeemed our souls will not fail us. Ultimately, Meyer assures that God is alive, loving, and sovereign over our lives.
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As the Lord liveth, who hath redeemed my soul
out of all adversity. 2 Sam. iv. 9.
IT was the mid‑day of David's life, and, looking back, he saw how good the Lord had been to him. Step by step God had brought him up out of a horrible pit, and from the miry clay, setting him upon a rock, and establishing his goings. What need was there, then, that men should interfere to hasten the unfolding of the Divine purposes? It had been his lifelong habit to wait. Whatever he needed he looked to God to supply. Whatever difficulties blocked his path, he looked to God to remove. Whatever men stood in his way, he looked to God to deal with them. Twice in the wilderness he refused to take Saul's life. He had executed the Amalekite because he claimed to have slain Saul on Gilboa. And, in pursuance of the same policy, he could have no complicity in the act of the murderers of Ishbosheth, even though they made his way clear to the throne of Israel.
Let God redeem thee out of all thine adversities. Do not lose heart or hope. Do not put forth thy hand to snatch at any position or deliverance by an act which might afterwards cause thee shame or sorrow. "Trust in the Lord, and do good. Roll thy way upon the Lord. Trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him " (Psa. xxxvii. 3‑7, R.V.). He who turns glaciers to rivers that pass away, will remove all thy difficulties and perplexities. He shall cause thee to inherit the land. He will promote thee in due time, and give thee to see thy desire upon thine enemies.He who redeemed thy soul by his most precious blood cannot fail thee, however long He may tarry.Remember that He ever liveth, and loveth, and reigneth
Sermon Outline
- David's Experience of God's Redemption
- The Dangers of Interfering with God's Plans
- The Promise of God's Redemption
- God's power to remove difficulties and perplexities
- The promise of inheritance and promotion
- The reliability of God's love and redemption
Key Quotes
“Trust in the Lord, and do good. Roll thy way upon the Lord. Trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him.” — F.B. Meyer
“He who redeemed thy soul by his most precious blood cannot fail thee, however long He may tarry.” — F.B. Meyer
“He who turns glaciers to rivers that pass away, will remove all thy difficulties and perplexities.” — F.B. Meyer
Application Points
- Trust in God's redemption and timing, even in the midst of adversity.
- Wait patiently for God to bring His plans to pass, rather than taking matters into your own hands.
- Rely on God's love and redemption, knowing that He will not fail you.