“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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Isaiah 41:17-18
“When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue is parched with thirst, I the LORD will answer them; I the God of Israel will not forsake them. I will open rivers on the bare heights, and fountains in the midst of the valleys. I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.” – Isaiah 41:17-18
Psalm 29:2
“Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.” – Psalm 29:2
Hebrews 10:14
“For by a single offering He has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.” – Hebrews 10:14
Isaiah 25:8-9
“He will swallow up death forever; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of the people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has spoken. It will be said on that day, Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the LORD; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” – Isaiah 25:8-9
2 Corinthians 1:22
“… and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.” – 2 Corinthians 1:22
1 Corinthians 10:31
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
Romans 16:20a
“The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” – Romans 16:20a
Psalm 30:4-5
“Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” – Psalm 30:4-5
Psalm 4:7
“You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.” – Psalm 4:7
Mark 15:37-38
“And Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed his last. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.” – Mark 15:37-38