His Treasured Possession
You are God's treasured possession, chosen and loved for His special purposes, and this brings joy and support in the face of criticism or rejection.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that being chosen by God as His treasured possession is a profound blessing that transcends worldly status and success. He explains that while many may achieve greatness in the eyes of the world, true holiness is a unique gift from God that signifies His special love and favor. Brooks reassures believers that despite worldly rejection or scorn, their identity as God's holy people should bring them joy and strength. Holiness, he asserts, is the true mark of spiritual richness and beauty bestowed by God. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to find comfort in their divine status as cherished by God.
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"For you are a people holy to the Lord your God.
The Lord your God has chosen you out of all the
peoples on the face of the earth to be His people,
His treasured possession." Deuteronomy 7:6
God makes . . .
many rich, and
many great, and
many honorable, and
many mighty, and
many wise, and
many noble, and
many beautiful, and
many successful--
whom He will never make holy.
But in making you holy--God has made you spiritually
great, rich, honorable, wise, and beautiful, etc. Holiness
is a singular fruit of God's special favor and love.
God has a common favor and love for all men, yes,
for the worst of men; witness that common preservation,
and common protection, and common provision--which
He grants to them. But God has a special love and
favor--and this runs out only to His holy ones.
Holiness is a divine beam, a heavenly drop, a
choice pledge of God's special favor and love.
O sirs! though the world may slight you, and enemies
revile you, and friends disfavor you--yet let this support
you, let this rejoice you--that you are God's treasured
possession!
Sermon Outline
- I points: - God's Special Favor and Love - Holiness is a singular fruit of God's special favor and love
- II points: - Common Favor vs. Special Love - God has a common love for all men, but special love for His holy ones
- III points: - Holiness as a Divine Pledge - Holiness is a choice pledge of God's special favor and love
- IV points: - Treasured Possession - Being God's treasured possession is a source of joy and support
Key Quotes
“God makes many rich, and many great, and many honorable, and many mighty, and many wise, and many noble, and many beautiful, and many successful--whom He will never make holy.” — Thomas Brooks
“Holiness is a divine beam, a heavenly drop, a choice pledge of God's special favor and love.” — Thomas Brooks
“O sirs! though the world may slight you, and enemies revile you, and friends disfavor you--yet let this support you, let this rejoice you--that you are God's treasured possession!” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Remember that you are God's treasured possession, and this should bring you joy and support in all circumstances.
- Cultivate a deeper understanding of God's special favor and love, and how it manifests in your life.
- Let your identity as God's treasured possession guide your responses to criticism or rejection from others.