I Will Mention the Lovingkindnesses of the Lord
The sermon emphasizes the importance of remembering God's mercies and lovingkindnesses to strengthen faith and trust in God's promises.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the importance of remembering the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, urging believers to reflect on past mercies and experiences of God's faithfulness, even in times of gloom. He encourages the congregation to recall moments when Jesus brought freedom and restoration, reminding them that their faith can be strengthened by revisiting these milestones of grace. Spurgeon calls for a deliberate act of remembrance, suggesting that recalling God's past interventions can illuminate the present darkness and inspire trust in Him for future deliverance.
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And canst thou not do this? Are there no mercies which thou hast experienced? What though thou art gloomy now, canst thou forget that blessed hour when Jesus met thee, and said, "Come unto me"? Canst thou not remember that rapturous moment when He snapped thy fetters, dashed thy chains to the earth, and said, "I came to break thy bonds and set thee free"? Or if the love of thine espousals be forgotten, there must surely be some precious milestone along the road of life not quite grown over with moss, on which thou canst read a happy memorial of His mercy towards thee?
What, didst thou never have a sickness like that which thou art suffering now, and did He not restore thee? Wert thou never poor before, and did He not supply thy wants? Wast thou never in straits before, and did He not deliver thee? Arise, go to the river of thine experience, and pull up a few bulrushes, and plait them into an ark, wherein thine infant- faith may float safely on the stream. Forget not what thy God has done for thee; turn over the book of thy remembrance, and consider the days of old.
Canst thou not remember the hill Mizar? Did the Lord never meet with thee at Hermon? Hast thou never climbed the Delectable Mountains? Hast thou never been helped in time of need? Nay, I know thou hast. Go back, then, a little way to the choice mercies of yesterday, and though all may be dark now, light up the lamps of the past, they shall glitter through the darkness, and thou shalt trust in the Lord till the day break and the shadows flee away. "Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses, for they have been ever of old."
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Remembering God's Mercies
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Experiencing God's Love in the Past
- Recalling moments of deliverance
- Remembering God's provision in times of need
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The Power of Faith in God's Promises
- Arising from darkness to trust in God
- Finding hope in the past to face the present
- The Call to Remember God's Lovingkindnesses
Key Quotes
“Canst thou not remember that blessed hour when Jesus met thee, and said, 'Come unto me'?” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Arise, go to the river of thine experience, and pull up a few bulrushes, and plait them into an ark, wherein thine infant-faith may float safely on the stream.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses, for they have been ever of old.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- Reflect on the moments when Jesus met you and provided for you, and let those memories guide you through difficult times.
- Look for milestones along the road of life where you can recall God's mercy and provision, and let those memories inspire your faith.
- Light up the lamps of the past, and let the memories of God's lovingkindnesses guide you through the darkness.