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  ONE LOOK FROM THE LORD!
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: God's look can give us the strength and bravery we need to face
our challenges and accomplish our tasks.

Topics: "Faith in Action", "Divine Empowerment"
Scripture References: Judges 6:14, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 28:20, Romans 8:31, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Ephesians 6:10, Philippians 4:13, 2 Timothy 1:7, Hebrews 13:5-6

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the transformative power of the Lord's gaze in
his sermon 'One Look From the Lord!', illustrating how God's look at
Gideon turned his discouragement into courage. Spurgeon encourages
believers to recognize that if their look to the Lord can save them,
then the Lord's look at them can empower them for their tasks. He
stresses the importance of acting in faith and strength, as God has
equipped each believer for their mission. The call to 'Go' signifies
that believers should not hesitate but trust in the strength given by
God to fulfill their purpose. Ultimately, Spurgeon reassures that with
God's command and empowerment, victory is assured in their endeavors.

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And the Lord looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou
shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee?
(Judges 6:14)

What a look was that which the Lord gave to Gideon! He looked him out of
his discouragement into a holy bravery. If our look to the Lord saves
us, what will not His look at us do? Lord, look on me this day and nerve
me for its duties and conflicts.

What a word was this which Jehovah spoke to Gideon! "Go." He must not
hesitate. He might have answered, "What, go in all this weakness?" But
the Lord put that word out of court by saying, "Go in this thy might."
The Lord had looked might into him, and he had now nothing to do but to
use it and save Israel by smiting the Midianites.

It may be that the Lord has more to do by me than I ever dreamed of. If
He has looked upon me, He has made me strong. Let me by faith exercise
the power with which He has entrusted me. He never bids me "idle away my
time in this my might." Far from it. I must "go" because He strengthens
me. What a question is that which the Lord puts to me even as He put it
to Gideon! "Have not I sent thee!" Yes, Lord, Thou hast sent me, and I
will go in Thy strength. At Thy command I go, and, going, I am assured
that Thou wilt conquer by me.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/one-look-from-the-lord/
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