We See Not Yet All Things Put Under Him. but We See Jesus
The sermon emphasizes the authority of Jesus and the importance of faith in claiming God's promises and inheritance.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the reality that while we may not see all things under our control, Jesus reigns supreme over all. He encourages believers to recognize Jesus as our representative and to claim the promises of God by looking to Him. The sermon highlights the importance of faith in realizing our inheritance, reminding us that the heavenly perspective completes our understanding of life. Simpson urges us to lift our eyes and trust in the unlimited inheritance that God has prepared for us, as all things are ultimately subject to Christ.
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How true is our text for us all! How many things there are that seem to be stronger than we are, but blessed be Jesus' name they are all in subjection under Him, and we see Him crowned above them all. Jesus is our Head, our representative, our other self, and where He is we shall surely be. Therefore when we fall to see something that God has promised, and that we have claimed in our experience, let us look up and see it realized in Him and claim it in Him. Our side is only half the circle; the heavenly side is already complete. The rainbow, the upper half of which we cannot see, shall one day be all around the throne and include the other hemisphere of all our now unfinished life.
By faith, then, let us enter into all our inheritance.
Let us lift up our eyes to the north, south, east and west, and hear Him say, All the land that thou seest, to thee will I give it (Genesis 13:15). Let us remember that the circle is complete, that the inheritance is unlimited and that all things are put under His feet.
Sermon Outline
- I points: - Understanding our current struggles - Recognizing Jesus' authority over all - The importance of faith in claiming promises
- II points: - Jesus as our representative - The significance of His position - Our future hope in Him
- III points: - The concept of the complete circle - The symbolism of the rainbow - Entering into our inheritance
- IV points: - The unlimited nature of God's promises - The call to lift our eyes in faith - The assurance of God's provision
Key Quotes
“How many things there are that seem to be stronger than we are, but blessed be Jesus' name they are all in subjection under Him.” — A.B. Simpson
“Our side is only half the circle; the heavenly side is already complete.” — A.B. Simpson
“By faith, then, let us enter into all our inheritance.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- Recognize that Jesus has authority over every challenge you face.
- Lift your eyes in faith to claim the promises God has for you.
- Understand that your spiritual inheritance is complete and available through Jesus.