0309. 304. Encouragement to Faith

304. Encouragement to Faith

God’s promises are the cause of our encouragement. Jehovah gave Abram four “I will’s” of promise—Gen_12:1-3.

1. The “I will” of Revelation. “I will show thee.”

2. The “I will” of Re-creation. “I will make thee a great nation.”

3. The “I will” of Renown. “I will bless thee and make thy name great.”

4. The “I will” of Reciprocation. “I will bless them that bless thee.”

Faith not only honours God, but God honours faith. Jehovah’s benedictions come to faith, and faith is always a benediction to others. Recall some men of God, who have been blessed by God, and who in turn have become a blessing to others. General Gordon, the faithful soldier; Moffat, the ardent missionary; Livingstone, the persevering explorer; Gladstone, the eloquent statesman; Muller, the devoted believer; Wilberforce, the slave emancipator; and Elizabeth Fry, the friend of prisoners.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH