HE WILL YET DELIVER US.

 

July 28

 II Corinthians 1:10 

Who delivered us from so great a death, 
and doth deliver: in whom we trust that
 he will yet deliver us; 

 

How many times has our God delivered us, from how many dangers, in how many ways; and He who hath delivered, doth deliver, and in Him we trust that He will yet deliver us.

 

He delivered us from spiritual death, by the operation of His Holy Spirit; and from eternal death, by the sacrifice of His son.

 

We were dead, but we are now alive unto God, through Jesus Christ our Lord; and He who delivered from the greatest evil - spiritual death, will not refuse to deliver us from any lesser danger.

 

Let us trust Him, rely upon Him, and expect Him to deliver; it is written, “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth him out of them all. He knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptation.“

 

Let us triumph with Paul, “The Lord stood with me, and strengthen me; and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion; and the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me onto His heavenly kingdom; to who the glory for ever and ever. Amen.”

 

If He had not intended to carry on the work, He would have not have begun it; for He well knew what opposition it would meet with; but He that began will perfect it in the day of Jesus Christ.

 

He is faithful who have promised.

 

Yet must I fight, if I would reign;

Increase my courage, Lord!

I’ll bear the toil, endure the pain,

Supported by Thy word.

 

James Smith