“Let your steadfast love come to me, O LORD, your salvation according to your promise; then shall I have an answer for him who taunts me, for I trust in your word.”
– Psalm 119:41-42
Main Thought: One of the great assurances we have of our salvation is the many promises of God in His Word. In the Psalm here, David speaks of that promise. Very often, we need to go to the promises found in God’s Word concerning our salvation when we are going through trials and testing. Those promises remind us that God has given us His Word and our salvation will stand the test of time and eternity, no matter what the tribulation we are going through or perhaps sometimes even the doubt in our minds that comes with the testing of our faith. One of the great statements of David is found in Psalm 27:1 where he writes “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” How can we fear the loss of our salvation when we know that the Lord, who is my salvation, holds that salvation in the very palm of His omnipotent hand? The apostle Paul wrote in Romans 8:31: “If God is for us, who can be against us?” and then says “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine…” (Romans 8:35). Then after going through a whole list of those things that test our faith, says that nothing “will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8:39). David knew that his salvation did not rest in his own ability, but that it rested in the promises and power of the God who loved Him. David knew the treachery of the broken promises of men, but he also knew by faith that the promises God made to Him were steadfast and sure, never to be broken. I am reminded of Jesus’ words to the apostles, knowing what was about to come and knowing that their faith would be tested, told them in John 16:33: “In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Did Jesus demonstrate his overcoming of the world? Yes, when he overcame death and the grave, demonstrating to them that not even death could overcome His love for them and His promises to them. Perhaps you are going through a trial of your faith; perhaps you have been forsaken by friends or family, or maybe you are having a crisis of health. David had known such trials, but in the midst of those things he knew the promise of God’s salvation. Today, do not listen to the taunters, do not even listen to the doubts of your own mind, but listen to the promises of God’s Word regarding your salvation.
David Webber
David Webber is married to Mary with four children and four grandchildren, and serves as the Pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Longview, TX. He obtained a BS in History from the University of Texas at Tyler, TX, and pursued studies at Baptist Missionary Association Theological Seminary in Jacksonville, TX. Throughout his ministry, he has been an invited preacher and educator in numerous churches and various Bible conferences. Surrendering to the gospel ministry’s calling in 1972 at the age of 16, he received preaching licensure from Little Flock Baptist Church in Longview, Texas, in 1974. Graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in History from the University of Texas at Tyler in 1978, he was ordained in December of 1980 by Faith Baptist Church. Following this, he contributed his services to Faith Baptist in Longview and subsequently engaged with Grace Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, where he instructed Sunday School and delivered sermons as needed. In February of 1994, Faith Baptist invited him to lead as their pastor, a role he has faithfully held to the present day. David writes a blog for the church website and is a writer for The Art of Worship.
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Romans 15:1-2
“We who are strong have an obligation to bear with the failings of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.” – Romans 15:1-2
Hosea 6:6
“For I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.” – Hosea 6:6
Hebrews 11:24-26
“By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharoah’s daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.” – Hebrews 11:24-26
Revelation 22:20-21
“He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen” – Revelation 22:20-21
Matthew 6:14-15
“For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” – Matthew 6:14-15
Isaiah 8:20
“To the teaching and to the testimony! If they will not speak according to this word, it is because they have no dawn.” – Isaiah 8:20
2 Corinthians 4:7
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, so that the surpassing greatness of the power will be of God and not from ourselves.” – 2 Corinthians 4:7
1 Thessalonians 5:19
“Do not quench the Spirit.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:19
Colossians 2:5
“For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ.” – Colossians 2:5
Galatians 6:1
“Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted.” – Galatians 6:1