Let Us Not Be Weary in Well-Doing
Our service for God is not in vain, but will have eternal consequences, and we are called to trust in Him for the ages to come.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the enduring impact of our faith and service, drawing inspiration from Paul's sacrifices and the hope he has provided to generations. He encourages believers to recognize the eternal significance of even the smallest acts of faith, which can lead to a glorious harvest. Simpson urges us to lift our heads and look beyond our immediate struggles, reminding us that our labor for God is not in vain and contributes to a greater purpose in the ages to come.
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If Paul could only know the consolation and hope that he has ministered to the countless generations who have marched along the pathway from the cross to the kingdom above! He would be willing to go through a thousand lives and a thousand deaths such as he endured for the blessing that has followed since his noble head rolled in the dust by the Ostian Gate of Rome. And if the least of us could only anticipate the eternal issues that will probably spring from our humblest services of faith, we should only count our sacrifices and labors unspeakable heritages of honor and opportunity.
We would cease to speak of trials and sacrifices made for God.
The smallest grain of faith is a deathless and incorruptible germ that will yet plant the heavens and cover the earth with harvest of imperishable glory. Let us lift up our heads, for the horizon is wider than the little circle we can see. We are living, we are suffering, we are laboring, we are trusting for the ages yet to come!
Sermon Outline
- I. The Eternal Significance of Our Service
- A. Our sacrifices and labors are not in vain
- B. They will have eternal consequences
- II. The Power of Faith
- A. Even the smallest grain of faith is powerful
- B. It has the potential to bring great glory
- III. The Importance of Perspective
- A. We should not focus on our current struggles
- B. We should look to the horizon and the future
- IV. The Call to Trust
- A. We are called to trust in God for the ages to come
- B. We should lift up our heads and look to the future with hope
Key Quotes
“The smallest grain of faith is a deathless and incorruptible germ that will yet plant the heavens and cover the earth with harvest of imperishable glory.” — A.B. Simpson
“We would cease to speak of trials and sacrifices made for God.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- We should not focus on our current struggles, but look to the horizon and the future with hope.
- Our sacrifices and labors are not in vain, but will have eternal consequences.
- We are called to trust in God for the ages to come, lifting up our heads and looking to the future with hope.