Tears Have a Voice
God hears and sees our tears, and they can bring us mercy and forgiveness when we express genuine repentance and sorrow.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that tears carry a profound voice, as God pays attention to both our weeping and our prayers. He illustrates that penitent tears serve as divine ambassadors that bring forth grace from the throne of God, highlighting the example of Peter, whose silent tears led to mercy. Brooks asserts that tears are silent prayers that ultimately lead to God's compassion and mercy, making a sinner's face most beautiful when adorned with penitential tears.
Text
"The Lord has heard the voice of my weeping."
Psalm 6:8
Tears have a voice. God has an eye as well upon
a man's tears--as upon his prayers. Penitent tears
are divine ambassadors, which never return from
the throne of grace without answers of grace. Peter
said nothing, but went out and wept bitterly--and
obtained mercy. Tears are a kind of silent prayers,
which will at last prevail for mercy.
"I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears."
Isaiah 38:5
A sinner's face never shines so beautiful, as
when it is bedewed with penitential tears.
Sermon Outline
- Tears Have a Voice
- The Power of Penitent Tears
- The Beauty of a Sinner's Tears
- A sinner's face shines beautiful with tears
- They bring answers of grace
Key Quotes
“The Lord has heard the voice of my weeping.” — Thomas Brooks
“Tears are a kind of silent prayers, which will at last prevail for mercy.” — Thomas Brooks
“I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We should not underestimate the power of our tears to communicate our needs and emotions to God.
- Genuine repentance and sorrow for sin can bring us mercy and forgiveness from God.
- We should cultivate a deeper sense of repentance and penitence in our lives.