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  WHAT MORE CAN ANY CHRISTIAN DESIRE?
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: Christ is sufficient to satisfy and save us, making us holy and
happy in time and eternity.

Topics: "Sufficiency of Christ", "Fulfillment in Christ"
Scripture References: Isaiah 53:5, John 6:35, Philippians 4:19, Colossians 2:3, Hebrews 4:14

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes that a suffering Christ is the ultimate source
of fulfillment and satisfaction for Christians, encapsulating all the
perfections and needs of humanity. He illustrates that Christ embodies
everything believers require--nourishment, protection, guidance, and
healing--making Him indispensable for both spiritual and temporal needs.
Brooks argues that the worth of Christ surpasses all earthly treasures,
and in Him, believers find complete satisfaction and joy. He challenges
Christians to recognize the sufficiency of Christ in their lives,
highlighting that nothing more is needed for holiness and happiness.

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There is enough in a suffering Christ to fill us and satisfy

us to the full. He has the greatest worth and wealth in Him.

Look, as the worth and value of many pieces of silver is to be

found in one piece of gold; just so, all the petty excellencies

which are scattered abroad in the creatures--are to be found

in a bleeding, dying Christ! Yes, all the whole volume of

perfections which is spread through heaven and earth--is

epitomized in Him who suffered on the cross! A man cannot

hyperbolize in speaking of the glories of Christ. Certainly it

is as easy to contain the sea in a sea-shell--as to fully relate

the excellencies of a suffering Christ!

O sirs! there is in a crucified Jesus, something

proportionable to all the straits, needs, necessities,

and desires of His poor people. He is . . .

bread to nourish them,

a garment to cover and adorn them,

a physician to heal them,

a Counselor to advise them,

a captain to defend them,

a prince to rule them,

a prophet to teach them,

a priest to make atonement for them;

a husband to protect them,

a father to provide for them,

a brother to relieve them,

a foundation to support them,

a head to guide them,

a treasure to enrich them,

a sun to enlighten them, and

a fountain to cleanse them.

What more can any Christian desire--to

satisfy him and save him; and to make him

holy and happy, in time and eternity?

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