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  POWER TO RAISE
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: The Lord has the power to raise us up from our spiritual or
emotional distress, transforming our lives through His lovingkindness.

Topics: "Comfort in Trials", "God's Uplifting Power"
Scripture References: Psalm 146:8, Isaiah 61:1, Matthew 11:28

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the Lord's promise and ability to raise those
who are bowed down, whether due to sin, sorrow, or difficult
circumstances. He reassures believers that Jesus, as the Comforter, is
dedicated to lifting them from their burdens and restoring their hope
and happiness. Spurgeon encourages those feeling low to seek the Lord's
mercy, reminding them of His past faithfulness and the honor of being
uplifted by God. The message highlights the transformative power of
Christ in the lives of the downtrodden, assuring that their current
struggles will lead to future exaltation.

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CONTENT
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The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are
bowed down. (Psalm l46:8)

Am I bowed down? Then let me urge this word of grace before the Lord. It
is His way, His custom, His promise, His delight, to raise up them that
are bowed down. Is it a sense of sin and a consequent depression of
spirit which distresses me? Then the work of Jesus is, in this case,
made and provided to raise me up into rest. O Lord, raise me, for Thy
mercy's sake!

Is it a sad bereavement or a great fall in circumstances? Here again the
Comforter has undertaken to console. What a mercy for us that one Person
of the sacred Trinity should become the Comforter! This work will be
well done since such a glorious One has made it His peculiar care.

Some are so bowed down that only Jesus can loose them from their
infirmity, but He can, and He will, do it. He can raise us up to health,
to hope, to happiness. He has often done so under former trials, and He
is the same Savior and will repeat His deeds of lovingkindness. We who
are today bowed down and sorrowful shalt yet be set on high, and those
who now mock at us shall be greatly ashamed. What an honor to be raised
up by the Lord! It is worthwhile to be bowed down that we may experience
His upraising power.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/power-to-raise/
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