The Diamond Rivet!
God's promise to give grace and glory is a faithful and unfading promise that will be fulfilled in all His chosen ones.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the abundant and gracious nature of God, who delights in giving grace to His people in various forms, such as saving, comforting, and sanctifying grace. He reassures believers that regardless of life's challenges--be it sickness, poverty, or death--God's grace will always be present, lighting the way even in the darkest times. The connection between grace and glory is highlighted, with Spurgeon noting that they are inseparable; where there is grace, there is also the promise of glory. He encourages the faithful to hold onto the assurance that those who receive God's grace will ultimately be glorified in heaven. This sermon serves as a reminder of the unfading promise of God's generosity and faithfulness.
Text
"The Lord will give grace and glory!" Psalm 84:11
Jehovah is bounteous in His nature--to give is His delight. His gifts are precious beyond measure, and are as freely given as the light of the sun!
He freely gives grace in all its forms, to all His people:
saving grace,
comforting grace,
preserving grace,
sanctifying grace,
directing grace,
instructing grace,
assisting grace!
He gives grace . . .
abundantly,
seasonably,
constantly,
readily,
sovereignly!
He doubly enhances the value of His grace--by the manner of its bestowal. He generously pours grace into their souls without ceasing--and He always will do so, whatever may occur. Sickness may befall--but the Lord will give grace. Poverty may come to us--but grace will surely be afforded. Death must come--but grace will light a candle at the darkest hour. Reader, how blessed it is as years roll along, to enjoy such an unfading promise as this, "The Lord will give grace!"
The little conjunction "and" in this verse is the diamond rivet binding the present with the future! Grace and glory always go together. God has married them--and none can divorce them! The Lord will never deny a soul eternal glory--to whom He has freely given His saving grace. Indeed, glory is nothing more than grace in its heavenly dress; grace in full bloom; grace like autumn fruit--mellow and perfected.
How soon we may have glory--none can tell. It may be before this month has run out--that we shall see the Celestial City. But be the interval longer or shorter--we shall be glorified before long. The Lord will surely give glory to all His chosen ones:
the glory of heaven,
the glory of eternity,
the glory of Jesus!
Oh, rare promise of a faithful God! Two golden links of one celestial chain! Whoever has grace--shall surely gain glory!
Sermon Outline
- The Nature of God's Grace
- Forms of God's Grace
- The Abundance and Timing of God's Grace
- The Value of God's Grace
- The Promise of God's Grace
- The Connection Between Grace and Glory
- Grace and glory are married and inseparable
- Glory is the heavenly dress of grace
Key Quotes
“The Lord will give grace and glory!” — C.H. Spurgeon
“The little conjunction 'and' in this verse is the diamond rivet binding the present with the future!” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Glory is nothing more than grace in its heavenly dress; grace in full bloom; grace like autumn fruit--mellow and perfected.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We can trust God to give us His grace in all circumstances, including sickness, poverty, and death.
- God's grace is poured into our souls without ceasing, and we should continually seek to enjoy this gift.
- We should be grateful for the promise of glory, which is the heavenly dress of God's grace.