IS THY GOD ABLE TO DELIVER THEE?

 

Is thy God able to deliver thee?
Daniel 6:20
 

THIS was the question of an heathen monarch,
  put to a servant of the most high God.
 
He did not seem to question but
  he would deliver him if he could.
 
But he both could and did.
 
Beloved, this question may be very often put to us,
  not only to encourage, but to reprove us.
 
Let our trouble trial or difficulty,
  be what it may, the question meets us,
    “Is thy God able to deliver thee ?
 
If so, why do you droop, doubt, or despond?
 
But, has he promised to deliver thee ?
      He has.
 
Then your fears must be sinful,
  as they indicate unbelief and distrust.
 
Until we come into some trial,
  from which God cannot deliver, or
  into some state to which the promises
  does not reach, we ought not to fear,
    but rather encourage a cheerful hope.
 
Let us then endeavour, under our source trials,
  to remember this great truth,
  our God is able to deliver us.
 
He has given us his word that he will deliver us;
  it is impossible for him to lie or to change his mind.
 
He has delivered thousands out of similar difficulties before,
  therefore we should trust and not be afraid.
 
Sinner, God can deliver thee,
  but no one but God can.
 
If you seek him now, he will be found of you.
 

O that we could more faithful be

To thee, our bleeding Lord;

Lead us to learn at Calvary

Obedience to thy word !

 
James Smith 1849