Divine aids and supports are furnished us under our…
““Divine aids and supports are furnished us under our afflictions (Rom 8:26,27). . . . 'Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities' (Rom 8:26). Not only does hope (a sure expectation of God's making good His promises) support and cheer the suffering saint, leading him to patiently wait for deliverance from his afflictions, but the blessed Comforter has also been given to him in order to supply help to this very end. By His gracious aid, the believer is preserved from being totally submerged by his doubts and fears. By His renewing operations, the spark of faith is maintained, despite all the fierce winds of Satan which assail. By His mighty enabling, the sorely harassed and groaning Christian is kept from sinking into complete skepticism, abject despair, and infidelity. By His quickening power, hope is still kept alive, and the voice of prayer is still faintly heard.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine assistance sustains believers through suffering, preserving hope and faith.
In simple terms: God helps us in hardship, keeping hope alive.
Key Takeaway
Trust divine help in trials.
Themes
faith
hope
spiritual support
Mood
reverent
encouraging
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal trials
- grief counseling
- spiritual retreats
- daily prayer
Key Concepts
theology
comfort
perseverance
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal effort with divine reliance?
- What practices strengthen your hope?
A Different Perspective
Human effort still matters; reliance on divine aid can be passive.