To Him Be Glory Both Now and Forever
The sermon emphasizes the importance of glorifying Jesus both now and for eternity, and provides practical ways to do so in daily life.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the eternal glory of Jesus, proclaiming that heaven will be filled with His praises forever. He reflects on the significance of Christ's sacrifice and resurrection, asserting that the glory of the cross must never fade. Spurgeon encourages believers to glorify Jesus in their daily lives, regardless of their circumstances, and to seek ways to honor Him with their time, talents, and hearts. He calls for a heartfelt commitment to serve and glorify God now, as preparation for the eternal worship to come. Ultimately, he urges the congregation to make it their prayer to glorify God in all aspects of their lives.
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Heaven will be full of the ceaseless praises of Jesus. Eternity! thine unnumbered years shall speed their everlasting course, but forever and for ever, "to Him be glory." Is He not a "Priest I for ever after the order of Melchisedek"? "To Him be glory." Is He not king for ever?--King of kings and Lord of lords, the everlasting Father? "To Him be glory for ever." Never shall His praises cease. That which was bought with blood deserves to last while immortality endures. The glory of the cross must never be eclipsed; the lustre of the grave and of the resurrection must never be dimmed.
O Jesus! thou shalt be praised for ever. Long as immortal spirits live--long as the Father's throne endures--for ever, for ever, unto Thee shall be glory.
Believer, you are anticipating the time when you shall join the saints above in ascribing all glory to Jesus; but are you glorifying Him now?
The apostle's words are, "To Him be glory both now and for ever." Will you not this day make it your prayer? "Lord, help me to glorify Thee; I am poor, help me to glorify Thee by contentment; I am sick, help me to give Thee honour by patience; I have talents, help me to extol Thee by spending them for Thee; I have time, Lord, help me to redeem it, that I may serve thee; I have a heart to feel, Lord, let that heart feel no love but Thine, and glow with no flame but affection for Thee; I have a head to think, Lord, help me to think of Thee and for Thee; Thou hast put me in this world for something, Lord, show me what that is, and help me to work out my life-purpose: I cannot do much, but as the widow put in her two mites, which were all her living, so, Lord, I cast my time and eternity too into Thy treasury; I am all Thine; take me, and enable me to glorify Thee now, in all that I say, in all that I do, and with all that I have."
Sermon Outline
- The Glory of Jesus
- Eternal Praise
- The Priesthood of Jesus
- The Kingship of Jesus
Key Quotes
“To Him be glory both now and for ever.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“The glory of the cross must never be eclipsed; the lustre of the grave and of the resurrection must never be dimmed.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Long as immortal spirits live--long as the Father's throne endures--for ever, for ever, unto Thee shall be glory.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- Make it your prayer to glorify Jesus both now and for eternity.
- Use your talents, time, and resources to serve God and bring Him glory.
- Cultivate contentment, patience, and a heart that loves and affections only God.