I Am Sure of God

I know whom I have trusted, and I am certain that He is able to keep what I have put into His hands, till the great Day.--II Tim. 1: 12 (Moffatt).

Someone asked Robert Browning whether, in all the poetry he had written, there were any lines which expressed in a few words all that was fundamental to his thought and life. He said, “Yes,” and quoted the lines: “He at least believed in soul, Was very sure of God.”

It is a great thing to be able to say that you are sure of God. The man who is able to say this, without any faltering of voice, has a confidence nothing can shake, a peace nothing can disturb. It is because men do not believe in God with a sure and certain confidence, that they fret over the misfortunes of today, and are worried about what may happen tomorrow.

I take my stand with Browning--I am sure of God. Being sure of God--what?

1. I cast all my anxieties on Him, in the confidence that His great interest is in me (I Pet. 5: 7, Moffatt).
2. I know He will make all things work together for my good, in accordance with His purpose of love (Rom. 8: 28).
3. I am content to leave with Him the care of my life, certain that He is able to keep what I have put into His hands.
4. I am not afraid of death, God will redeem my soul from the power of Sheol; for He will receive me (Ps. 49: 15). O death where is your victory? The victory is ours, thank God! He makes it ours by our Lord Jesus Christ (I Cor. 15: 57, Moffatt).
5. I have all confidence in the triumph of right over wrong, truth over falsehood, love over hate. “Though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet. . .The battle is not done, Jesus who died shall be satisfied, and earth and heav'n n be one”
6. I do not trouble my mind over things beyond my comprehension. “Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. Surely I have quieted and stilled my soul” (Ps. 131:1-2).