Never Will I Leave You
God's promise to never leave or forsake us provides us with the confidence to rest in His presence and provision in times of need.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound promise of God in Hebrews 13:5, reminding believers that despite their circumstances, including loss and hardship, they can find contentment in God's unwavering presence. He reassures that God's promise to never leave or forsake us encompasses all aspects of life, providing necessary support and assistance in times of need. Brooks encourages Christians to adjust their mindset to align with their current means, trusting that God will supply all their needs and deliver them from distress. The sermon highlights the assurance of God's help in overcoming challenges and suffering, reinforcing the importance of faith and reliance on God's promises.
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"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be
content with what you have, because God has said
--Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
Hebrews 13:5
These Hebrew Christians had been plundered of all they
had (Hebrews 10:34). Though they had nothing they
must be content. If men cannot bring their means to
their minds, let them bring their minds to their means;
a little will serve our turn until we get to heaven, until
we come to our Father's house.
"Never will I leave you." This promise includes all times,
all places, all states, all needs, all dangers, all distresses,
all necessities, all calamities, all miseries, which can
befall us in this world.
These two phrases, "God's not leaving, God's
not forsaking," imply all needful assistance.
I will supply all your needs,
I will heal all your diseases,
I will secure you against all sorts of dangers,
I will ease you of all your pains,
I will free you of all your oppressors,
I will break all your bonds,
I will bring you out of prison,
I will vanquish all your enemies,
I will knock off all your chains, and
I will make you triumph over all your sufferings!
God being with us, and for us, and on our side,
we may boldly, safely, and confidently, rest upon
it--that He will freely, readily, graciously, give
all needful help, assistance, and support--when
we are in the greatest troubles, deepest
distresses, and most deadly dangers.
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Contentment
- God's Promise of Presence
- Implications of God's Presence
- All needful assistance
- God's supply of all needs
- God's protection from all dangers
Key Quotes
“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” — Thomas Brooks
“I will supply all your needs, I will heal all your diseases, I will secure you against all sorts of dangers,” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We can rest confidently on God's promise, knowing He will provide for us in times of need.
- We should strive to be content with what we have, rather than constantly desiring more.
- God's presence and provision can give us the strength to face any danger or difficulty.