That He Maintain the Cause of His Servant,
F.B. Meyer emphasizes God's unwavering support for His servants, encouraging trust and faithfulness in daily challenges.
F.B. Meyer emphasizes the assurance that God will maintain the cause of His servants daily, providing rest and strength amidst challenges and opposition. He encourages believers to trust in God's faithfulness, even when faced with competition or temptation, reminding them that sincere motives and clean hands will lead to divine support. Meyer reassures that God will meet every need as it arises, offering daily strength and sustenance. He highlights the importance of relying on God for guidance and provision, especially when the future seems uncertain. Ultimately, believers are encouraged to pray for their daily needs, trusting that God will provide exactly what is required.
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That he maintain the cause of his servant,
as every day shall require. 1 Kings viii. 59 (R.V.).
THE marginal (R. V.) reading is, "The thing of a day in its day." What rest would come into our lives, if we really believed that God maintained the cause of his servants! Men hate you, and say unkind or untrue things about you; on your part, though you are quite prepared to admit that you have made mistakes, yet you know that you desire above all things to act as God's servant should, that your motives are sincere, and your hands clean ‑‑ be of good courage then: God will maintain your cause, as every day may require.
Or, you are beset by strong competition; and, in order to hold your own, you have been tempted to do what is not perfectly the best ‑‑ to spice your teaching with a little heterodoxy, puff your wares with misleading titles, to adulterate your goods. But there is no need to do this; if only you are faithful to God, He will maintain your cause, as every day may require.
Or, you are tempted almost beyond endurance, and think that you must yield. The seductions are so insidious, the pitfalls so carefully concealed, the charm of evil so subtle. But, if you will only look away to God, you will find Him a very present help to maintain your cause. Oh, trust Him; for none of them that do so can be desolate. Daily strength for daily need; daily manna for daily hunger; daily maintenance for daily temptation. These are assured.
As we stand on the hill‑top in the morning and look across the valley of the coming day, its scenes are too closely veiled in heavy‑hanging mists for us to specify all our requests. We can breathe the comprehensive petition, "Give us this day our daily bread." And God will suit his help to each requirement. As the moment arrives "the thing" will be there.
Sermon Outline
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- Understanding God's Maintenance
- The Assurance of Daily Support
- The Importance of Faithfulness
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- Facing Opposition and Criticism
- Maintaining Integrity in Adversity
- God's Promise in Difficult Times
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- The Nature of Daily Needs
- Trusting God for Daily Strength
- The Role of Prayer in Daily Life
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IV
- The Illusion of Self-Reliance
- Recognizing God's Presence
- Living in Dependence on God
Key Quotes
“What rest would come into our lives, if we really believed that God maintained the cause of his servants!” — F.B. Meyer
“Daily strength for daily need; daily manna for daily hunger; daily maintenance for daily temptation.” — F.B. Meyer
“As the moment arrives 'the thing' will be there.” — F.B. Meyer
Application Points
- Trust in God's provision for your daily needs, knowing He will support you as required.
- Maintain your integrity in the face of criticism and competition, relying on God's strength.
- In moments of temptation, turn to God for help, remembering that He is always present to assist you.