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  SITTING AT THE TABLE WITH KING JESUS
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Sitting at the table with King Jesus represents the sweetest
friendship and fellowship with Him, where His presence awakens and
actuates our graces.

Topics: "Spiritual Growth", "Fellowship with Christ"
Scripture References: Song of Solomon 1:12, Malachi 4:2, Matthew 5:16, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 2:15, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 2:6, Philippians 1:11, Colossians 1:10, 1 Peter 2:9

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the profound impact of being in the presence of
King Jesus, illustrating that His companionship enhances our spiritual
graces, likened to a perfume that spreads its fragrance. He explains
that when we sit at the table with Christ, we experience deep friendship
and fellowship, which invigorates our faith and other virtues. Just as
sunlight causes flowers to bloom, the presence of Christ brings our
graces to life, allowing them to flourish and be fully realized.

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CONTENT
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"While the King was at His table, my perfume

spread its fragrance." Song of Songs 1:12

That is, let Jesus Christ be but present with us, and

then our graces, which are compared to perfume, will

send forth its fragrance. Sitting at the table with

King Jesus intimates the sweetest friendship and

fellowship with Him.

"My perfume spread its fragrance," that is, my faith

is actuated, and all my other graces are exercised

and increased. Christ's presence puts life into all

our graces.

If the sun shines upon the flower--how soon does the

flower open. Just so, when the Sun of righteousness

does but shine upon a Christian's graces--how do

they open and act!

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/sitting-at-the-table-with-king-jesus/
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