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  JOYFUL SECURITY
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: God's right hand of righteousness provides joyful security and
upholds us, making us bold to go forward without fear of falling.

Topics: "God's Protection", "Faith and Trust"
Scripture References: Psalm 37:24, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 55:22, Isaiah 40:29, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:31, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Philippians 4:13, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Peter 5:7

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DESCRIPTION
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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the theme of 'Joyful Security' by highlighting
the assurance found in God's promise to uphold us with His right hand of
righteousness, especially during times of fear and uncertainty. He
reassures believers that while we may feel weak and vulnerable, God's
power and skill are more than sufficient to support us through life's
challenges. Spurgeon encourages us to lean on God's strength, reminding
us that those upheld by Him cannot be overcome by any force. The sermon
calls for a joyful response to God's unwavering faithfulness and the
security we find in His righteousness.

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CONTENT
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I quill uphold thee with de right hand of my righteousness. (Isaiah
41:10)

Fear of falling is wholesome. To be venturesome is no sign of wisdom.
Times come to us when we feel that we must go down unless we have a very
special support. Here we have it. God's right hand is a grand thing to
lean upon. Mind, it is not only His hand, though it keepeth heaven and
earth in their places, but His right hand: His power united with skill,
His power where it is most dexterous. Nay, this is not all; it is
written, "I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
That hand which He uses to maintain His holiness and to execute His
royal sentences -- this shall be stretched out to hold up His trusting
ones. Fearful is our danger, but joyful is our security.

The man whom God upholds, devils cannot throw down.

Weak may be our feet, but almighty is God's right hand. Rough may be the
road, but Omnipotence is our upholding. We may boldly go forward. We
shall not fall. Let us lean continually where all things lean. God will
not withdraw His strength, for His righteousness is there as well. He
will be faithful to His promise, and faithful to His Son, and therefore
faithful to us. How happy we ought to be! Are we not so?

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/joyful-security/
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