Grow Up
The sermon encourages believers to leave their places of despondency and walk in holy confidence, feeding on spiritual pastures and growing in their faith.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth in his sermon 'Grow Up', encouraging believers to leave behind the confines of despondency and embrace the joy and confidence found in fellowship with Christ. He likens this growth to young calves that thrive in the open pastures, urging the faithful to seek the abundant life that Jesus offers. Spurgeon calls on the congregation to rise from spiritual immaturity and to actively pursue growth in grace and knowledge, reminding them that they have the nurturing care of their Redeemer. He encourages believers to respond to the light of the Sun of Righteousness and to expand their hearts in faith.
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And ye shaQ go for th, and grew up as calves of the staU. (Malachi <:2)
Yes, when the sun shines, the sick quit their chambers and walk abroad to breathe the fresh air. When the sun brings spring and summer, the cattle quit their stalls and seek pasture on the higher Alps. Even thus, when we have conscious fellowship with our Lord, we leave the stall of despondency and walk abroad in the fields of holy confidence. We ascend to the mountains of joy and feed on sweet pasturage which grows nearer heaven than the provender of carnal men.
To "go forth" and to "grow up" is a double promise. O my soul, be thou eager to enjoy both blessings! Why shouldst thou be a prisoner? Arise, and walk at liberty. Jesus saith that His sheep shall go in and out and find pasture; go forth, then, and feed in the rich meadows of boundless love.
Why remain a babe in grace? Grow up. Young calves grow fast, especially if they are stall fed; and thou hast the choice care of thy Redeemer. Grow, then, in grace and in knowledge of thy Lord and Savior, Be neither straitened nor stunted. The Sun of Righteousness has risen upon thee Answer to His beams as the buds to the natural sun. Open thine heart; expand and grow up into Him in all things.
Sermon Outline
- The Call to Grow Up
- Leaving Despondency Behind
- Walking in Holy Confidence
- Feeding on Spiritual Pasture
Key Quotes
“Even thus, when we have conscious fellowship with our Lord, we leave the stall of despondency and walk abroad in the fields of holy confidence.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“The Sun of Righteousness has risen upon thee Answer to His beams as the buds to the natural sun.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- Leave your place of despondency and walk in holy confidence.
- Grow in your faith by being fed by the choice care of your Redeemer.
- Expand your heart to God and experience His boundless love.