Rejoice
The sermon encourages listeners to rejoice in the Lord and sing a song of trust, knowing that God will respond with His presence and help.
Charles E. Cowman preaches about the importance of rejoicing in the Lord always, emphasizing the power of singing songs of trust and praise even in difficult times. He encourages believers to have faith in God's presence, knowing that He listens attentively to their songs and is ready to help carry their burdens. Cowman illustrates the comforting image of God bending down with a smile, assuring His children that He hears their cries and is coming to their aid.
Text
"Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice" (Phil. 4:4).
"Sing a little song of trust,
O my heart!
Sing it just because you must,
As leaves start;
As flowers push their way through dust;
Sing, my heart, because you must.
"Wait not for an eager throng
Bird on bird;
'Tis the solitary song
That is heard.
Every voice at dawn will start,
Be a nightingale, my heart!
"Sing across the winter snow,
Pierce the cloud;
Sing when mists are drooping low
Clear and loud;
But sing sweetest in the dark;
He who slumbers not will hark."
"An' when He hears yo' sing, He bends down wid a smile on His kin' face an' listens mighty keerful, an' He says, 'Sing on, chile, I hears, an' I's comin' down to deliber yo': I'll tote dat load fer yo'; jest lean hawd on Me and de road will get smoother bime by."'
Sermon Outline
- The Call to Rejoice
- The Power of Singing
- God's Response to Our Song
- God's Presence in Our Struggle
- God's Promise to Help Us
Key Quotes
“Sing a little song of trust, O my heart! Sing it just because you must, As leaves start; As flowers push their way through dust;” — Charles E. Cowman
“An'' when He hears yo'' sing, He bends down wid a smile on His kin'' face an'' listens mighty keerful, an'' He says, ''Sing on, chile, I hears, an'' I''s comin'' down to deliber yo'': I''ll tote dat load fer yo''; jest lean hawd on Me and de road will get smoother bime by.''” — Charles E. Cowman
Application Points
- We should make it a habit to rejoice in the Lord, even in difficult circumstances.
- Singing a song of trust can help us focus on God's presence and provision in our lives.
- We should lean hard on God and trust Him completely for strength and guidance.