God Will Answer
God desires to answer our prayers and will save us if we fear Him and cry out to Him.
The preacher delves into the concept of being a prisoner of the Lord, drawing parallels between physical imprisonment and being bound to Christ voluntarily. Paul, despite his Roman captivity, embraced his status as a prisoner of Christ, highlighting the sacrificial nature of his commitment. The preacher emphasizes the importance of willingly choosing to be captives of Christ, finding true liberty in surrendering to His will and purpose, even amidst worldly constraints. Through Paul's example, believers are encouraged to walk worthy of their calling, understanding the cost and dedication required to follow Christ wholeheartedly.
Text
He quill fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. (Psalm 145:19)
His own Spirit has wrought this desire in us, and therefore He will answer it. It is His own life within which prompts the cry, and therefore He will hear it. Those who fear Him are men under the holiest influence, and, therefore, their desire is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Like Daniel, they are men of desires, and the Lord will cause them to realize their aspirations.
Holy desires are grace in the blade, and the heavenly Husbandman will cultivate them till they come to the full corn in the ear. God-fearing men desire to be holy, to be useful, to be a blessing to others, and so to honor their Lord. They desire supplies for their need, help under burdens, guidance in perplexity, deliverance in distress; and sometimes this desire is so strong and their case so pressing that they cry out in agony like little children in pain, and then the Lord works most comprehensively and does all that is needful according to this Word -- "and will save them."
Yes, if we fear God, we have nothing else to fear; if we cry to the Lord, our salvation is certain.
Let the reader lay this text on his tongue and keep it in his mouth all the day, and it will be to him as "a wafer made with honey."
Sermon Outline
- God's Desire to Answer
- The Character of Those Who Fear God
- The Nature of Holy Desires
- The Assurance of Answered Prayer
- If we fear God, we have nothing else to fear
- Our salvation is certain if we cry to the Lord
Key Quotes
“His own Spirit has wrought this desire in us, and therefore He will answer it.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Holy desires are grace in the blade, and the heavenly Husbandman will cultivate them till they come to the full corn in the ear.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“If we fear God, we have nothing else to fear; if we cry to the Lord, our salvation is certain.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- If you fear God, you have nothing else to fear, and your salvation is certain.
- Your holy desires will be cultivated and brought to fullness by the heavenly Husbandman.
- Don't be afraid to cry out to the Lord in times of need.