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  LET THE PEOPLE RENEW THEIR STRENGTH
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: We need to renew our strength daily by waiting on the Lord and
using the means of spiritual growth.

Topics: "Humility And Grace", "Gods Greatness"
Scripture References: Matthew 18:4, Matthew 23:12, Luke 3:5, Luke 14:11, Luke 18:14, 2 Corinthians 11:7, 2 Corinthians 12:21, Philippians 2:8, Philippians 4:12, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6

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The preacher delves into the meaning of humility, emphasizing the
importance of humbling oneself in the presence of the Lord. He explains
that true humility involves recognizing our unworthiness and allowing
God to work in us, bringing us to a lower position. The preacher
highlights various biblical examples of humility, such as Isaiah, Job,
and the apostle John, who were profoundly impacted by encountering God's
glory. He stresses that humility is a response to understanding God's
greatness and our own sinfulness, leading to a genuine realization of
our need for God's grace and exaltation.

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CONTENT
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All things on earth need to be renewed. No created thing continueth by
itself. "Thou renewest the face of the year," was the Psalmist's
utterance. Even the trees, which wear not themselves with care, nor
shorten their lives with labour, must drink of the rain of heaven and
suck from the hidden treasures of the soil. The cedars of Lebanon, which
God has planted, only live because day by day they are full of sap fresh
drawn from the earth.Neither can man's life be sustained without renewal
from God.

As it is necessary to repair the waste of the body by the frequent meal,
so we must repair the waste of the soul by feeding upon the Book of God,
or by listening to the preached Word, or by the soul-fattening table of
the ordinances.How depressed are our graces when means are neglected!
What poor starvelings some saints are who live without the diligent use
of the Word of God and secret prayer! If our piety can live without God
it is not of divine creating; it is but a dream; for if God had begotten
it, it would wait upon Him as the flowers wait upon the dew.

Without constant restoration we are not ready for the perpetual assaults
of hell, or the stern afflictions of heaven, or even for the strifes
within. When the whirlwind shall be loosed, woe to the tree that hath
not sucked up fresh sap, and grasped the rock with many intertwisted
roots.When tempests arise, woe to the mariners that have not
strengthened their mast, nor cast their anchor, nor sought the haven. If
we suffer the good to grow weaker, the evil will surely gather strength
and struggle desperately for the mastery over us; and so, mayhap, a
painful desolation, and a lamentable disgrace may follow. Let us draw
near to the footstool of divine mercy in humble entreaty, and we shall
realize the fulfillment of the promise, "They that wait on the Lord
shall renew their strength."

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