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  THEY SHALL MOUNT UP WITH WINGS
  by A.B. Simpson
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Summary: Believers can experience spiritual renewal and strength through
patient waiting and working, trusting in God's promises and rejoicing in
His presence.

Topics: "Joy in Service", "Spiritual Renewal"
Scripture References: Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 36:8, Psalm 37:7, Isaiah 40:31, Matthew 25:21, Romans 15:13, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Galatians 6:9, Philippians 4:4, James 1:12

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A.B. Simpson emphasizes the promise of spiritual renewal and strength,
likening it to mounting up with wings as eagles. He encourages believers
to find joy in patient service and to trust in God's timing, recognizing
that both high and low tides are part of the spiritual journey. Simpson
reminds us that true joy comes from a relationship with the Lord, who is
a source of continual gladness. He highlights the importance of faithful
service and the assurance of God's commendation for our efforts.
Ultimately, the sermon calls for a life of unselfish devotion and trust
in God's grace.

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They shall mount up with wings as eagles is God's preliminary; the next
promise is, they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and
not faint. Hours of holy exultation are the reward for hours of patient
plodding, waiting and working. Nature has its springs, and so has grace.
Let us rejoice in the Lord always. Let us take Him to be our continual
joy, whose heart is a fountain of blessedness and who is anointed with
the oil of gladness above His fellows. We must not be disappointed if
the tides are not always equally high. Even at low tide the ocean is
just as full.

Human nature could not stand perpetual excitement, even of a happy kind,
and God often rests in His love.

Let us live as unselfconsciously as possible, filling up each moment
with faithful service and trusting Him to stir the springs at His will.
Then as we go on in faithful service, we shall bear, again and again,
His glad whisper: Well done, thou good and faithful servant: . . . enter
thou into the joy of thy Lord (Matthew 25:21).

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ab-simpson/they-shall-mount-up-with-wings/
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