Thou Hast the Dew of Thy Youth
The sermon emphasizes the importance of drawing closer to Christ to find strength, refreshment, and inspiration in the midst of life's troubles.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the transformative power of experiencing the 'dew of His youth' in our lives, suggesting that a deeper connection with Christ can alleviate our petty worries and refresh our spirits. He encourages believers to draw closer to Jesus, who remains ever-victorious and full of life, allowing us to find strength and clarity in our daily tasks. By recognizing the constant freshness of Christ, we can approach our challenges with renewed vigor and inspiration, ultimately fulfilling the promise of a glorious day.
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0h, that we might get such a view of Him as would make it impossible for little things ever to fret us again! The petty cares that have troubled us so much ought rather to cause us to wonder that we can think so much about them. if we had the dew of His youth we would go forth as the morning and fulfill the promise of a glorious day! What a difference it would make in life were we to realize this is possible! How easy it would be, when the little troubles come, to draw a little closer to Christ, to drink in a little more of that fountain of life, to get a little nearer to that loving heart and to draw in great draughts of refreshing and strength from it.
How clear it would make the head for work!
Coming to Him thus, heavy and dull and tired, we can become rested and able to spring forth ready for work. How inspiring to think that our living Head never grows weary! He is as fresh as He ever was. He is a glorious conqueror. He is ever the victorious Christ. Let Him take you today, and He will cause you to see in Him the invincible Leader!
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Christ's Youth points: - A view of Christ's youth brings perspective on life's troubles - Petty cares should not trouble us
- The Power of Christ's Presence points: - Drawing closer to Christ brings strength and refreshment - Christ's presence clears the head for work
- The Inspiration of Christ's Example points: - Christ's living head never grows weary - Christ is a glorious conqueror and victorious leader
Key Quotes
“if we had the dew of His youth we would go forth as the morning and fulfill the promise of a glorious day!” — A.B. Simpson
“How easy it would be, when the little troubles come, to draw a little closer to Christ, to drink in a little more of that fountain of life, to get a little nearer to that loving heart and to draw in great draughts of refreshing and strength from it.” — A.B. Simpson
“He is as fresh as He ever was. He is a glorious conqueror. He is ever the victorious Christ.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- When faced with troubles, draw closer to Christ and tap into His strength.
- Remember that Christ is a glorious conqueror and victorious leader, and His presence can clear your head for work.
- Look to Christ as your living head and example, and stay inspired and motivated by His power and leadership.