Whatever Weather Pleases God--pleases Me!
The sermon emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and submitting to His will, even when it's difficult to discern.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the importance of accepting God's will in all circumstances, using the analogy of a shepherd who expresses contentment with whatever weather God chooses. The shepherd's perspective reflects a deep trust in God's sovereignty, suggesting that true peace comes from aligning our desires with God's plans. Brooks encourages believers to embrace life's uncertainties with faith, knowing that God's choices are ultimately for our good. This attitude of submission and trust can transform our outlook on life's challenges.
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I have read of a gentleman, who, meeting with a shepherd in a misty morning, asked him what weather it would be? 'It will be,' said the shepherd, 'that weather which pleases me.' And being courteously requested to express his meaning, replied, 'Sir, it shall be whatever weather pleases God; and whatever weather pleases God--pleases me!'
Sermon Outline
- Whatever Pleases God--pleases Me
- God's pleasure is not always easy to discern
- Whatever pleases God--pleases me
- This mindset requires faith and trust in God's goodness
- It involves surrendering our own desires to God's will
Key Quotes
“Whatever weather pleases God--pleases me!” — Thomas Brooks
“It shall be whatever weather pleases God; and whatever weather pleases God--pleases me!” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We must seek God's will through prayer and scripture, and be willing to submit to His plan.
- Cultivating a mindset that trusts in God's goodness requires faith and surrender to His will.
- When we align our lives with God's will, we experience true joy and satisfaction.