the lord will perfect that which concerns me sermon

I will ask you three questions suggested by the words themselves, and according to your answer to these three questions, shall be Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 5: 1859Question of the Contemplative LifeI. the regular habit of reading the Bible at a fixed time, the occasional reminders of ourselves that God is looking on, these are our chief means of learning to remember His presence. For he who is required by the necessity of his position to speak the highest things is compelled by the same necessity to exhibit the highest things. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Said Milton, speaking of his travels abroad when a young man: "I again take God to witness that in all places where so many things are considered lawful, I lived sound and untouched from all profligacy and vice, having this thought perpetually with me, that though I might escape the eyes of men, I certainly could not the eyes of God."4. Rom. 18, 19. "O Lord, revive Thy work in the midst of the years."--HAB. We become unconscious of everything by long use. 3. The simple question, then, which meets us is, Wilt thou know thyself here, and now, that thou mayest accept and feel God's pity; or wilt thou keep within the screen, and not know thyself until beyond the grave, and then feel God's judicial wrath? The text, however, itself, is its own guard. Our relation toward such a God should be 1. iii. Don't forsake the works of your own hands. the regular habit of reading the Bible at a fixed time, the occasional reminders of ourselves that God is looking on, these are our chief means of learning to remember His presence. If you look at it, you will see that there is in its bowels a full description of a true Christian. 1, 2. [2105] And these without all controversy we take to be humble. He compasseth man's path, and his lying down, and is acquainted with all his ways. Gregory to Dominicus, Bishop of Carthage [1454] . lxxxv. 2. 23, 24). OURSELVES. Said Milton, speaking of his travels abroad when a young man: "I again take God to witness that in all places where so many things are considered lawful, I lived sound and untouched from all profligacy and vice, having this thought perpetually with me, that though I might escape the eyes of men, I certainly could not the eyes of God."4. For whereas man sinned, and is fallen, and by his fall all things are in confusion: death prevailed from Adam to Moses (cf. 5, 6. If we had such a window we should pray for shutters, and should keep them closed.God omniscientWeekly Pulpit. S. Augustine, Of the Perfection of Human Righteousness, viii. GOD ACCURATELY AND EXHAUSTIVELY KNOWS ALL THAT MAN KNOWS OF HIMSELF. We see that mercy has provided for the ruined life to be restored and built up again according to the plan of the great Architect. It is from the mercy of God that He works for us, and works in us. GOD ACCURATELY AND EXHAUSTIVELY KNOWS ALL THAT MAN MIGHT, BUT DOES NOT, KNOW OF HIMSELF. The text, however, itself, is its own guard. : While the Americans were blockading Cuba, several captains endeavoured to elude their vigilance by night, trusting that the darkness would conceal them as they passed between the American war-ships. 12), while the devil was exulting against us;--then God, in His loving-kindness, not willing man made in His own image to perish, said, Whom shall I send, and who will go?' Don't Waste Your Season of Waiting Topic: The Lord Will Perfect That Which Concerns Me "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." (Isa. Nay, more, this process of self-inspection may go on indefinitely, and the man grow more and more thoughtful, and obtain an everlastingly augmenting knowledge of what he is and what he does, so that it shall seem to him that he is penetrating so deeply into those dim and shadowy regions of consciousness where the external life takes its very first start, and then he may be sure that God understands the thought that is afar off, and deep down, and that at this lowest range and plane in his experience he besets him behind and before.II. 17, 18).2. - S.C. He then that has no care to keep peace refuses to bear the fruit of the Spirit. The man replies, "I mean that whatever really concerns me the Lord will see after, and bring it to a perfect issue, whether it be what has to do with my outward circumstances, or with what is of far more importance - my standing in his sight, the condition of my soul. The Lord Will Perfect That Which Concerneth Me: 12/14/2014 (SUN) | Bible: Psalm 138:8. His omnipotence (vers. )PeopleDavid, PsalmistPlacesJerusalemTopicsAbandon, Accomplish, Age, Chief, Complete, Concerneth, Concerns, David, Endures, Endureth, Eternal, Everlasting, Fall, Forever, Forsake, Fulfil, Fulfill, Hands, Kindness, Love, Loving, Lovingkindness, Loving-kindness, Mercy, Musician, O, Perfect, Psalm, Purpose, Steadfast, WorksOutline1. That act whereby another being knows my secret thoughts and inmost feelings is most certainly inexplicable.I. So that whenever we are on the point of doing or saying anything cowardly, or mean, or false, or impure, or proud, or conceited, or unkind, the remembrance that God is looking on shall instantly flash across us and help us to beat down our enemy. For he who is required by the necessity of his position to speak the highest things is compelled by the same necessity to exhibit the highest things. In short, to live with God is to be perpetually rising above the world; to live without Him is to be perpetually sinking into it, and with it, and below it. And how, through us, others would be blessed! This is living with God. Those who live much in a court acquire courtly manners. "Come, and let us return to the Lord: for He hath torn, and He will heal us. And are not temptations everywhere, and so many of them subtle and strong, and before which many souls have fallen? He has suffered thus, partly from a certain obscurity in his style of writing, partly from the difficulty of the thoughts which he attempted to convey. There is no reason to mourn a son as lost who is a religious, still less to fear for his delicacy of constitution. Ps. Our relation toward such a God should be 1. A Consolatory Letter to the Parents of Geoffrey. "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, Thou wilt revive me: Thy right hand shall save me."--PS. But if that knowledge whereby man knows himself is mysterious, then certainly that whereby God knows him is far more so. and the merit of his perfect obedience is applied to us for our forgiveness. There is no reason to mourn a son as lost who is a religious, still less to fear for his delicacy of constitution. For that voice more readily penetrates the hearer's heart, which the speaker's life, (Admonition 23.) Being rich he becomes richer; being already high born, of still nobler lineage; being illustrious, he gains greater renown; and--what is more than all--once a sinner he is now a saint. He learnt his theology, as we shall see, from Eastern authorities, and was not content to carry on and develop the traditional teaching of the West; and the disciple St. But while all held their peace, the Son [441] said, AthanasiusSelect Works and Letters or AthanasiusCovenant Duties. In the day when I cried Charles KingsleyOut of the DeepWherefore a Few Witnesses, which the Lord Deigns to Suggest to My Mind32. Rejoice, ye saints of God, that you have a great High Priest who is passed into the heavens, who now appears in the presence of God for you. The proposals of that Covenant include its promises and its duties. [2105] And these without all controversy we take to be humble. The former are made and fulfilled by its glorious Originator; the latter are enjoined and obligatory on man. He professes his confidence in GodDictionary of Bible ThemesPsalm 138:86708predestination8125guidance, promise8441goalsPsalm 138:7-81265hand of GodLibraryFaith in PerfectionIn the opening, I must remark that this is not the heritage of all mankind. St. Hilary of Poitiers is one of the greatest, yet least studied, of the Fathers of the Western Church. )God and ourselvesW. Psalm 138:8 - " The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands." (KJV) The month of July kicks off the second leg of our prayer and fasting in RCCG worldwide. S. Augustine, Of the City of God, xix. Hoyt, D. D.)God's knowledge of manW. David praises God for the truth of his word4. To Dominicus, Bishop. 5, 6. The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me.for" We become unconscious of everything by long use. Ps. S. Augustine, Of the Perfection of Human Righteousness, viii. To him God's thoughts, i.e. 1. Our hearts will put us in mind of God's eye being upon us every now and then involuntarily. Letter Xliii a Consolatory Letter to the Parents of Geoffrey. It is a simple question of time; a simple question whether it shall come here in this world, where the blood of Christ "freely" flows, or in the future world, where "there remaineth no more sacrifice for sin."(W. Take heed unto me and hear me; how I mourn in my prayer and am vexed.--Psalm iv. AugustineOf Holy Virginity. [2105] And these without all controversy we take to be humble. Wherefore a few witnesses, which the Lord deigns to suggest to my mind, I proceed to mention, from out the teaching of Christ concerning humility, such as perhaps may be enough for my purpose. Those who live much in a court acquire courtly manners. That of welcoming the Divine searching (vers. A Consolatory Letter to the Parents of Geoffrey. "I dwell with him that is of a humble and contrite heart, to revive the heart of the contrite ones."--ISA. The self-knowledge, remember, must come in the one way or the other. But while all held their peace, the Son [441] said, AthanasiusSelect Works and Letters or AthanasiusCovenant Duties. Dry bones; hopeless situations have a spiritual ear. Hence Paul. Home; About. Then up comes another fear. The separate, personal thinking of God toward every one of us.(1)Innumerable.(2)Constant.II. All that concerns present safety and future glory are thus secured. In the day when I cried, 32. Then is the moment to choose whether or not we will live in the presence of God; then when the finger of conscience is pointing to Him and saying, "He is looking at you. The proposals of that Covenant include its promises and its duties. The Lord is nigh unto them that call upon Him; He also will hear their cry, and will help them.--Psalm cxlv. He learnt his theology, as we shall see, from Eastern authorities, and was not content to carry on and develop the traditional teaching of the West; and the disciple St. Now, in this condition of things, God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him might not perish, but have everlasting life. AugustineOn the Good of MarriagePrayer Out of the Deep. God has made us so. --The Life and Writings of St. Hilary of Poitiers. 5. The Lord Will Perfect That Which Concerns Me - Sermon Central This is the communion with Him, and with Christ, which unquestionably helps the struggling, the penitent, the praying, more than anything else. It is perfectly plain from the elevated central point of view where we now stand, and in the focal light in which we now see, that no man can be justified before God upon the ground of personal character; for that character, when subjected to God's exhaustive scrutiny, withers and shrinks away. 13-16).4. PHILIPPIANS 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. iii. Even in its most rudimental form, invisible to any other ken, it is still open to His eyes, and He determines all its subsequent development, recording in His book the days to come, i.e. (2)Unseen world.(3)Everywhere. It is a simple question of time; a simple question whether it shall come here in this world, where the blood of Christ "freely" flows, or in the future world, where "there remaineth no more sacrifice for sin."(W. And this will generally be just when we are tempted to do wrong, or perhaps just when we are actually beginning to do it: some secret sin of which no one knows or dreams perhaps, some self-indulgence, which we dare not deny that God condemns. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. The worst has been seen, and that too by the holiest of beings, and yet eternal glory is offered to us! The word, "me," in the text, cannot be appropriated by any man, unless he, in some respects, resembles the character of David, who penned this psalm. For he who is required by the necessity of his position to speak the highest things is compelled by the same necessity to exhibit the highest things. 24).(W. Therefore the first natural bond of human society is man and wife. G. T. Shedd, D. D.)God's presenceArchbishop Temple. Said Milton, speaking of his travels abroad when a young man: "I again take God to witness that in all places where so many things are considered lawful, I lived sound and untouched from all profligacy and vice, having this thought perpetually with me, that though I might escape the eyes of men, I certainly could not the eyes of God."4. 8). Nor did God create these each by himself, and join them together as alien by birth: but He created the one St. So, too, by living in the presence of God and, as it were, in the courts of heaven, we shall assuredly learn something of a heavenly tone, and shake off some of that coarse worldliness, that deeply ingrained selfishness, that silly pride and conceit which now spoils our very best service. To Dominicus, Bishop. Our hearts will put us in mind of God's eye being upon us every now and then involuntarily. We have the help of Almighty God! For he who is required by the necessity of his position to speak the highest things is compelled by the same necessity to exhibit the highest things. But once let a man or woman reach this assurance that through all the various scenes of life God is moulding them, and even by the "strokes of doom" fashioning them "to shape and use," and all the life sparkles with glad significance. 17, 18). Those who are always hearing pure and high principles set forth as the guides of life learn to value and to know them even faster than they can learn to live by them. If God makes your son His son also, what do you lose or what does he himself lose? II. In the day when I cried Charles KingsleyOut of the DeepWherefore a Few Witnesses, which the Lord Deigns to Suggest to My Mind32. S. Thomas, On the Beatific Vision, I., xii. 19-22).3. "I dwell with him that is of a humble and contrite heart, to revive the heart of the contrite ones."--ISA. The daily prayer in the closet, the endeavour to keep the attention fixed when praying with others, either in our regular services or in family worship. Chapter i. )God and ourselvesW. The All-seeing Eye may detect in him some way that leads to sin and sorrow, though he is unconscious of it. 19-22).3. 1. Give thanks to Him and praise His name! The ruler should always be chief in action, that by his living he may point out the way of life to those that are put under him, and that the flock, which follows the voice and manners of the shepherd, may learn how to walk better through example than through words. He must be prepared for the Kingdom that has been prepared for him Saint Bernard of ClairvauxSome Letters of Saint Bernard, Abbot of ClairvauxThat the Ruler Should be Always Chief in Action. 1. III. The word, "me," in the text, cannot be appropriated by any man, unless he, in some respects, resembles the character of David, who penned this psalm. Hear my prayer, O God; and hide not Thyself from my petition. If you look at it, you will see that there is in its bowels a full description of a true Christian. He compasseth man's path, and his lying down, and is acquainted with all his ways. That of siding with Him against evil (vers. Cultivate a loving affection for Him.(Homilist. Justice, in this reference, is out of the question. Differently to be admonished are those that are at variance and those that are at peace. Join me as we discover more below: (Psa. 2. We have received with the utmost gratification the letters of your Fraternity, which have reached us somewhat late by the hands of Donatus and Quodvultdeus, our most reverend brethren and fellow-bishops, and also Victor the deacon with Agilegius the notary. "(Archbishop Temple. THE LORD IS GOING TO PERFECT EVERYTHING THAT CONCERNS ME With Pr Rose Nyanzi Live at UCC KASUBI INNERMAN MINISTRIES 12 02 2023 SUNDAY SERVICE You can acquire this Sermon (Service) in Audio Format by Whatsapp at +256 706 540102 Follow us on our SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAJiz3VxXMYXmEDxxyrf_zg The faith of that Centurion He on this account chiefly praised, and said, A Consolatory Letter to the Parents of Geoffrey. It is perfectly plain from the elevated central point of view where we now stand, and in the focal light in which we now see, that no man can be justified before God upon the ground of personal character; for that character, when subjected to God's exhaustive scrutiny, withers and shrinks away. The word perfect can be used in various ways. Does the Contemplative Life comprise many Acts? (1)He knows our actions, ways, words, thoughts. 17, 18).2. If there is a creator of the universe, He must also be its sustainer: He cannot press material forces into service and go and leave them, as we do a windmill to draw water, for all force depends upon Him for its existence. His omnipresence. G. T. Shedd, D. D.)God's presenceArchbishop Temple. The brilliant searchlight sweeping the broad ocean and revealing even the smallest craft on its surface is but a faint type of the Eternal Light from which no sinner can hide his sin. "(Archbishop Temple. the regular habit of reading the Bible at a fixed time, the occasional reminders of ourselves that God is looking on, these are our chief means of learning to remember His presence. But while all held their peace, the Son [441] said, AthanasiusSelect Works and Letters or AthanasiusCovenant Duties. We have received with the utmost gratification the letters of your Fraternity, which have reached us somewhat late by the hands of Donatus and Quodvultdeus, our most reverend brethren and fellow-bishops, and also Victor the deacon with Agilegius the notary. 18, 19. Thomas AquinasOn Prayer and The Contemplative LifeEpistle Xlvii. "To church, sir," was the reply "What to do there?" Before the Searcher of hearts all mankind must appeal to mere and sovereign mercy. God has made us so. OURSELVES. That of adoring and constantly thoughtful reverence (vers. God's justice. Pentecostal. Our hearts will put us in mind of God's eye being upon us every now and then involuntarily. cxxxviii. Rom. Through Baptism God puts his name on us. Those who are always hearing pure and high principles set forth as the guides of life learn to value and to know them even faster than they can learn to live by them. It is a simple question of time; a simple question whether it shall come here in this world, where the blood of Christ "freely" flows, or in the future world, where "there remaineth no more sacrifice for sin."(W. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. 12), while the devil was exulting against us;--then God, in His loving-kindness, not willing man made in His own image to perish, said, Whom shall I send, and who will go?' The word, "me," in the text, cannot be appropriated by any man, unless he, in some respects, resembles the character of David, who penned this psalm. Then is the moment to choose whether or not we will live in the presence of God; then when the finger of conscience is pointing to Him and saying, "He is looking at you. But in almost every case the dazzling rays of a searchlight frustrated the attempt, and the fugitives' vessel was captured by the Americans. That of siding with Him against evil (vers. To reveal the supreme interest of human life. His discourse, the first which He delivered to His disciples at greater length, began from this. S. Augustine, Of the Perfection of Human Righteousness, viii. 16:15 .) His communion is unbroken. But yet there is another, not less powerful than any, which deserves special mention. Well," he says, "I know the Lord has begun his work in me. God cares about everything that happens in our lives including the little things. Hence Paul Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the GreatSense in Which, and End for which all Things were Delivered to the Incarnate Son. That of a prayerful seeking of the Divine guidance (ver. He is always at work organizing our lives to bring Him glory and grow us in Christlikeness. Hence Paul Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the GreatSense in Which, and End for which all Things were Delivered to the Incarnate Son. Now, in this condition of things, God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him might not perish, but have everlasting life. It is here proposed to show, that every incumbent duty ought, in suitable circumstances, to be engaged to in the exercise of Covenanting. 23, 24). (4)In the dark as well as the light.3. (Weekly Pulpit. Then we notice that he looks sad for a while, as if he cannot deny what has been urged; but presently he looks up, and his eyes are turned not to us, but lifted heavenward; and we hear him say, "Thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever;" and he adds the prayer, "Forsake not the work," etc.

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