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  GOD WILL ANSWER
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: God desires to answer our prayers and will save us if we fear
Him and cry out to Him.

Topics: "Christian Liberty", "Surrendered Life"
Scripture References: Ecclesiastes 4:14, Ephesians 3:1, 2 Timothy 1:8, Philemon 1:1, Hebrews 10:34

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DESCRIPTION
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The preacher delves into the concept of being a prisoner of the Lord,
drawing parallels between physical imprisonment and being bound to
Christ voluntarily. Paul, despite his Roman captivity, embraced his
status as a prisoner of Christ, highlighting the sacrificial nature of
his commitment. The preacher emphasizes the importance of willingly
choosing to be captives of Christ, finding true liberty in surrendering
to His will and purpose, even amidst worldly constraints. Through Paul's
example, believers are encouraged to walk worthy of their calling,
understanding the cost and dedication required to follow Christ
wholeheartedly.

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CONTENT
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He quill fulfill the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear
their cry, and will save them. (Psalm 145:19)

His own Spirit has wrought this desire in us, and therefore He will
answer it. It is His own life within which prompts the cry, and
therefore He will hear it. Those who fear Him are men under the holiest
influence, and, therefore, their desire is to glorify God and enjoy Him
forever. Like Daniel, they are men of desires, and the Lord will cause
them to realize their aspirations.

Holy desires are grace in the blade, and the heavenly Husbandman will
cultivate them till they come to the full corn in the ear. God-fearing
men desire to be holy, to be useful, to be a blessing to others, and so
to honor their Lord. They desire supplies for their need, help under
burdens, guidance in perplexity, deliverance in distress; and sometimes
this desire is so strong and their case so pressing that they cry out in
agony like little children in pain, and then the Lord works most
comprehensively and does all that is needful according to this Word --
"and will save them."

Yes, if we fear God, we have nothing else to fear; if we cry to the
Lord, our salvation is certain.

Let the reader lay this text on his tongue and keep it in his mouth all
the day, and it will be to him as "a wafer made with honey."

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