An ever-present help in trouble
(Thomas Brooks, "A Word in Season to Suffering Saints")
I have summoned you by name;
you are Mine! When you pass through
the waters, I will be with you; and when
you pass through the rivers, they will not
sweep over you. When you walk through
the fire, you will not be burned;
the flames will not set you ablaze.
For I am the LORD, your GOD,
the HOLY ONE of ISRAEL, your SAVIOR!"
Isaiah 43:1-3
This divine presence is
the greatest good in the world.
The people of the LORD should
be very thankful for HIS presence
with them in their greatest troubles
and deepest distresses. O Sirs!
this divine presence is a great mercy.
It is a special mercy,
it is a distinguishing mercy.
It is a big-bellied mercy--
which has many mercies in its womb.
It is a mercy-greatening mercy;
it greatens all the mercies we enjoy.
It is a mercy-sweetening mercy;
it sweetens health, strength, riches,
honors, trade, relations, etc.
It is a soul-mercy, a mercy . . .
which reaches the soul,
which cheers the soul,
which lifts up the soul,
which quiets the soul,
which satisfies the soul, and
which will go to Heaven with the soul.
Will you not be thankful for such a mercy?
Will you be thankful for temporal mercies--
and will you not be thankful for spiritual mercies?
To enjoy the presence of GOD when we most
need it, is a mercy which deserves perpetual
praises. It is the greatest mercy in this world,
to enjoy the gracious presence of GOD
in our great troubles and desperate dangers.
Therefore be much in blessing GOD,
and in admiring GOD--
for HIS presence with you
in a dark and trying day.
I will never leave you nor
forsake you." Joshua 1:5
the GOD of Jacob is our fortress!"
Psalm 46:7
an ever-present help in trouble."
Psalm 46:1
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"The Abuse of the Doctrine of Free Grace".
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