Hebrews 13:5-6 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
[6] So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Regardless of where the path of life leads, the saint of God will never walk alone.
Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
You may not recognize this song, “The Promise” (sung on Utube by The Martins), but the words were such an encouragement to me that I just had to share.
The Promise
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I never said that I would give you silver or gold — Or that you would never feel the fire or shiver in the cold. — But I did say you'd never walk through this world alone, — And I did say, don't make this world your home.
I never said that fear wouldn't find you in the night — Or that loneliness was something you'd never have to fight. — But I did say I'd be right there by your side, — And I did say I'll always help you fight.
'Cause you know I made a promise that I intend to keep. — My grace will be sufficient in every time of need, — And my love will be the anchor that you can hold onto. — This is the promise, this is the promise I made to you.
I never said that friends would never turn their backs on you — Or that the world around you wouldn't see you as a fool. — But I did say like me you'll surely be despised, — And I did say my ways confound the wise.
I didn't say you'd never taste the bitter kiss of death — Or have to walk through chilly Jordan to enter into rest. — But I did say I'd be waiting right on the other side, — And I did say I'll dry every tear you cry.
'Cause you know I made a promise that I've prepared a place,— And some day sooner than you think you'll see me face to face; — And you'll sing with the angels and a countless multitude. — This is the promise, this is the promise I've made to you.
So just keep on walkin', don't turn to the left or right, — And in the midst of darkness, let this be your light: — That hell can't separate us and you're gonna make it through. — This is the promise, this is the promise I made to you.
Don Poythress
Ideas for this unprofitable blog are taken from The Sermon Notebook—Biblical resources for preachers and teachers of the word of God. They allow these sermons to be used as the Lord leads but not for profit.
