Song of Confidence
God's promise of receiving us in the midst of trouble gives us confidence and faith to face challenges.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the assurance found in Psalm 138:7, where despite walking through troubles, believers can find confidence in God's promise to receive and save them. He encourages the faithful to recognize that troubles can revive their spirit and strengthen their faith, rather than lead to despair. Spurgeon reminds us that instead of retaliating against our enemies, we should trust in God's power to handle our adversaries, as He promises to protect and deliver us. The sermon calls for a heart that meditates on God's promises, transforming them into a song of confidence and a source of solace in holiness. Ultimately, it is a reminder to leave our burdens with the Lord, who is capable of performing all things for us.
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Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt receive me: thou shalt sketch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. (Psalm 138:7)
Wretched walking in the midst of trouble. Nay, blessed walking, since there is a special promise for it. Give me a promise, and what is the trouble? What doth my Lord teach me here to say? Why this -- "Thou wilt receive me." I shall have more life, more energy, more faith. Is it not often so, that trouble revives us, like a breath of cold air when one is ready to faint?
How angry are my enemies and especially the archenemy! Shall I stretch forth my hand and fight my foes! No, my hand is better employed in doing service for my Lord. Besides, there is no need, for my God will use His far-reaching arm, and He will deal with them far better than I could if I were to try. "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." He will with His own right hand of power and wisdom save me, and what more can I desire?
Come, my heart, talk this promise over to thyself till thou canst use it as the song of thy confidence, the solace of thy holiness. Pray to be revived thyself and leave the rest with the Lord, who performeth all things for thee.
Sermon Outline
- Walking in Trouble
- God's Power in Trouble
- Our Response to Trouble
- God's far-reaching arm deals with enemies
- Vengeance is the Lord's
- Leave the rest with the Lord
- Pray for revival
Key Quotes
“Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Trouble revives us, like a breath of cold air when one is ready to faint.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Thou wilt receive me.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- Leave the dealing with our enemies to God, who is more powerful and wise than we are.
- Pray for revival to use God's promise as the song of our confidence and the solace of our holiness.
- Trust in God's promise to receive us in the midst of trouble and give us more life, energy, and faith.