Becoming Fit for Glory
God promises to give us sustaining, strengthening, sanctifying, and satisfying grace, which will prepare us for the ultimate reward of glory.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that the Lord generously provides grace and glory, highlighting that grace is freely available and essential for our spiritual journey. He reassures that while we may face trials, God will supply the necessary grace to endure and grow. Spurgeon encourages believers to seek this grace abundantly, as it prepares us for the ultimate glory that awaits us in the future. He reminds us that we must first experience grace before we can attain glory, and this promise should fill our hearts with joy and anticipation.
Text
The Lord will give grace and glory. (Psalm 84:11)
Grace is what we need just now, and it is to be had freely. What can be freer than a gift? Today we shall receive sustaining, strengthening, sanctifying, satisfying grace. He has given daily grace until now, and as for the future, that grace is still sufficient. If we have but little grace the fault most lie in ourselves; for the Lord is not straitened, neither is He slow to bestow it in abundance. We may ask for as much as we will and never fear a refusal. He giveth liberally and upbraideth not.
The Lord may not give gold, but He will give grace: He may not give gain, but He will give grace. He will certainly send us trial, but He will give grace in proportion thereto. We may be called to labor and to suffer, but with the call there will come all the grace required;
What an "end" is that in the text -- "and glory!" We do not need glory yet, and we are not yet fit for it; but we shall have it in due order. After we have eaten the bread of grace, we shall drink the wine of glory. We must go through the holy, which is grace, to the holiest of all, which is glory. These words and glory are enough to make a man dance for joy. A little while -- a little while, and then glory forever!
Sermon Outline
- The Lord's Promise of Grace and Glory points: - The Lord will give grace and glory (Psalm 84:11) - Grace is freely available and sufficient for our needs
- The Nature of God's Grace points: - God gives liberally and does not upbraid - We can ask for as much grace as we need without fear of refusal
- The Relationship Between Grace and Glory points: - We must go through the holy (grace) to the holiest of all (glory) - Glory is the ultimate reward for those who persevere in faith
Key Quotes
“He giveth liberally and upbraideth not.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“A little while -- a little while, and then glory forever!” — C.H. Spurgeon
“We must go through the holy, which is grace, to the holiest of all, which is glory.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We should ask for as much grace as we need without fear of refusal.
- We should persevere in faith, even in the midst of trials and suffering, knowing that it will prepare us for glory.
- We should trust in God's promise to give us the grace we need to face each day.