Joyful Security
God's right hand of righteousness provides joyful security and upholds us, making us bold to go forward without fear of falling.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the theme of 'Joyful Security' by highlighting the assurance found in God's promise to uphold us with His right hand of righteousness, especially during times of fear and uncertainty. He reassures believers that while we may feel weak and vulnerable, God's power and skill are more than sufficient to support us through life's challenges. Spurgeon encourages us to lean on God's strength, reminding us that those upheld by Him cannot be overcome by any force. The sermon calls for a joyful response to God's unwavering faithfulness and the security we find in His righteousness.
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I quill uphold thee with de right hand of my righteousness. (Isaiah 41:10)
Fear of falling is wholesome. To be venturesome is no sign of wisdom. Times come to us when we feel that we must go down unless we have a very special support. Here we have it. God's right hand is a grand thing to lean upon. Mind, it is not only His hand, though it keepeth heaven and earth in their places, but His right hand: His power united with skill, His power where it is most dexterous. Nay, this is not all; it is written, "I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." That hand which He uses to maintain His holiness and to execute His royal sentences -- this shall be stretched out to hold up His trusting ones. Fearful is our danger, but joyful is our security.
The man whom God upholds, devils cannot throw down.
Weak may be our feet, but almighty is God's right hand. Rough may be the road, but Omnipotence is our upholding. We may boldly go forward. We shall not fall. Let us lean continually where all things lean. God will not withdraw His strength, for His righteousness is there as well. He will be faithful to His promise, and faithful to His Son, and therefore faithful to us. How happy we ought to be! Are we not so?
Sermon Outline
- I. God's Right Hand of Righteousness
- A. A grand thing to lean upon
- B. Power united with skill
- C. Maintains His holiness and executes royal sentences
- II. Fearful Danger, Joyful Security
- A. Devils cannot throw down those God upholds
- III. God's Strength and Faithfulness
- A. Omnipotence upholds us
- B. Faithful to His promise, Son, and us
Key Quotes
“Fear of falling is wholesome. To be venturesome is no sign of wisdom.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“The man whom God upholds, devils cannot throw down.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“We may boldly go forward. We shall not fall.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We can boldly go forward in life, trusting in God's upholding power.
- God's faithfulness to His promise and Son means He will be faithful to us.
- We should continually lean on God, who will not withdraw His strength.