We Dare Not Doubt
We should not doubt God's promise because it is certain and reliable, and God's word is always true.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the unwavering faith required to follow God's path, as illustrated in Isaiah 45:2, where God promises to clear obstacles for His servants. He encourages believers to move forward without fear, trusting that God will break down barriers and make the way straight. Spurgeon asserts that the Lord's assurance, 'I will go before thee,' empowers us to act boldly in our spiritual journey. He reminds us that human limitations do not hinder God's purpose, and we must not doubt His promises. The sermon calls for a courageous faith that relies on God's infinite resources to overcome any challenge.
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I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron. (Isaiah 45:2)
This was for Cyrus; but it is evermore the heritage of all the Lord's own spiritual servants. Only let us go forward by faith, and our way will be cleared for us. Crooks and turns of human craft and satanic subtlety shall be straightened for us; we shall not need to track their devious windings. The gates of brass shall be broken, and the iron bars which fastened them shall be cut asunder. We shall not need the battering ram nor the crowbar: the Lord Himself will do the impossible for us, and the unexpected shall be a fact.
Let us not sit down in coward fear. Let us press onward in the path of duty, for the Lord hath said it: "I will go before thee." Ours not to reason why; ours but to dare and dash forward. It is the Lord's work, and He will enable us to do it: all impediments must yield before Him. Hath He not said, "I will break in pieces the gates of brass"! What can hinder His purpose or balk His decrees? Those who serve God have infinite resources. The way is clear to faith though barred to human strength. When Jehovah says, "I will," as He does twice in this promise, we dare not doubt.
Sermon Outline
- God's Promise to His Servants
- The Power of Faith
- The Certainty of God's Promise
- God's promise is certain and reliable
- We dare not doubt God's promise
Key Quotes
“We shall not need the battering ram nor the crowbar: the Lord Himself will do the impossible for us, and the unexpected shall be a fact.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Hath He not said, 'I will break in pieces the gates of brass'! What can hinder His purpose or balk His decrees?” — C.H. Spurgeon
“When Jehovah says, 'I will,' as He does twice in this promise, we dare not doubt.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We should press onward in the path of duty, trusting in God's promise to go before us.
- We should not let fear hold us back from following God's path, but instead, we should trust in His power to overcome obstacles.
- Faith is essential in our relationship with God, as it gives us the strength and confidence to trust in God's promise and follow His path.