If I Might but Get the Broken Crumbs!
God's people experience the abundance of His house and are satisfied with the satisfaction of His presence.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the lavishness of God's grace, comparing it to the royal feast of Solomon that amazed the Queen of Sheba. He illustrates that while the multitude at God's table is vast, each individual is fully satisfied and receives an abundance that far exceeds their needs. Spurgeon reassures that no believer is served mere scraps; instead, they partake in the richness of God's grace, akin to being seated at the King's table. He highlights that God's provision is not just for a day but spans generations, ensuring that every saint is nourished and fulfilled. Ultimately, the sermon celebrates the overflowing grace and love that God offers to all who seek Him.
Text
"They feast on the abundance of Your house; You give them drink from Your river of delights!" Psalm 36:8
The Queen of Sheba was amazed at the sumptuousness of Solomon's table. She was overwhelmed when she saw the provisions of a single day; and she marveled equally at the company of servants who were feasted at the royal table. But what is this, compared to the feast provided by the God of grace! Thousands of His people are daily fed there! Hungry and thirsty--they bring large appetites with them to the banquet--but not one of them return unsatisfied! There is enough for each, enough for all, enough for evermore!
Though the multitude which feeds at Jehovah's table is as countless as the sands of the sea--yet each one has his portion of food. Think how much grace one Christian requires--so much that nothing but the Infinite God could supply him for one day! And yet the Lord spreads His table, not for one--but many saints; not for one day--but for many years; not for many years only--but for generation after generation!
Observe the full feasting spoken of in the text, the guests at mercy's banquet are satisfied, nay, more "they feast;" and that not with ordinary fare--but "on the abundance of Your house"--the special abundance of God's own house! And such feasting is guaranteed by a faithful promise--to all those who are sheltered under the shadow of Jehovah's wings.
I once thought, that if I might but get the broken crumbs at God's back door of grace--that I would be satisfied; like the woman who said, "even the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from the master's table." But no child of God is ever served with scraps and leftovers! Like Mephibosheth, they all feast from the King's own table. In matters of grace, we all have Benjamin's portion--we all have ten times more than we could have expected! And though our necessities are great--yet are we often amazed at the marvelous plenty of grace, which God gives us experimentally to enjoy!
"They feast on the abundance of Your house; You give them drink from Your river of delights!" Psalm 36:8
Sermon Outline
- I. The Feast of God's Grace
- A. The abundance of God's house
- B. The satisfaction of God's guests
- II. The Multiplicity of God's Guests
- A. Thousands of people fed daily
- B. Each one has their portion of food
- III. The Generosity of God's Grace
- A. God supplies the infinite needs of His people
- B. God's table is spread for many years and generations
Key Quotes
“They feast on the abundance of Your house; You give them drink from Your river of delights!” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Like Mephibosheth, they all feast from the King's own table.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“In matters of grace, we all have Benjamin's portion--we all have ten times more than we could have expected!” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We can trust in God's infinite supply and generosity to meet our needs.
- We should not settle for scraps and leftovers from God's table, but rather feast from the King's own table.
- We can experience the marvelous plenty of grace that God gives us by trusting in His promises and presence.