Rightly Planted
As a Christian, you can be hopeful and trust in God's promise to cause you to flourish, even in the face of trials and perils, if you are rightly planted in Him.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the certainty of God's promises, assuring that what He plants will flourish despite the trials and adversities faced by Christians. He acknowledges the challenges and dangers that new believers encounter in their spiritual journey, yet reassures them that with God, there is no chance of failure. Spurgeon encourages young Christians to remain hopeful and to ensure they are rightly planted in faith, as God's commitment guarantees their growth and flourishing. He reminds them that even in the face of opposition from Satan and the harshness of the world, God's word stands firm.
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His promises are sure to be fulfilled. If he plants a tree he will cause it to flourish. There seems to be very much against the Christian, many perils to which he is exposed, when he is first planted. Indeed, in the early childhood of Christian life we undergo a world of trial. Such was our weakness, and such our exposure to the bleak atmosphere of this present evil world, the chances were all against us. But there is no chance with God. What he plants is sure to take root. If he says it shall flourish, flourish it will.
Satan may seek to tear it up; the foxes may try to spoil the vines; there may be chilling winds; there may be long droughts; the sun may seek to smite it by day, and the moon by night; but God hath promised that it shall flourish, and flourish it must; therefore I invite you, young Christians, to be very hopeful. See to it that you are rightly planted, and then you may depend upon it that you will really flourish.
From a sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon entitled "The Trees In God's Courts."
Sermon Outline
- God's Promises are Sure
- The Christian's Early Life
- God's Assurance of Flourishing
- No chance with God
- God's promise of flourishing
- Overcoming obstacles and challenges
Key Quotes
“If he says it shall flourish, flourish it will.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“There is no chance with God.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“See to it that you are rightly planted, and then you may depend upon it that you will really flourish.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- As a Christian, you can trust in God's promise to cause you to flourish, even in difficult circumstances.
- To flourish as a Christian, you must be rightly planted in God's promises and trust in His power.
- God's promise of flourishing remains sure, even in the face of obstacles and challenges.