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  HOLY FORESIGHT
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: Developing holy foresight allows us to see beyond present
difficulties to a future of glory and triumph, trusting in God's
goodness and plan for our lives.

Topics: "Hope in Suffering", "Future Glory"
Scripture References: Isaiah 40:31, Matthew 26:64, John 16:33, Romans 8:18, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Philippians 3:20-21, 2 Timothy 4:8, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 5:10, Revelation 21:4

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the concept of 'Holy Foresight,' encouraging
believers to look beyond their current struggles and tribulations to the
future glory that awaits them in Christ. He reflects on how Jesus,
despite His humiliation, maintained a vision of His ultimate exaltation,
urging us to adopt a similar perspective in our own lives. Spurgeon
calls for courage in the face of adversity, reminding us that our
present sufferings are temporary and that we should focus on the promise
of future triumph. He encourages believers to find strength in the
assurance of being with Christ and witnessing His glory, proclaiming,
'Nevertheless - hereafter.'

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Nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man
sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of Heaven.
(Matthew 26:64)

Ah, Lord, Thou wast in Thy lowest state when before Thy persecutors Thou
wast made to stand like a criminal! Yet the eyes of Thy faith could see
beyond Thy present humiliation into Thy future glory. What words are
these, "Nevertheless - hereafter!" I would imitate Thy holy foresight,
and in the midst of poverty, or sickness, or slander, I also would say,
"Nevertheless - hereafter." Instead of weakness, Thou hast all power;
instead of shame, all glory; instead of derision, all worship, Thy cross
has not dimmed the splendor of Thy crown, neither has the spittle marred
the beauty of Thy face.

Say, rather, Thou are the more exalted and honored because of Thy
sufferings.

So, Lord, I also would take courage from the "hereafter." I would forget
the present tribulation in the future triumph. Help thou me by directing
me into Thy Father's love and into Thine own patience, so that when I am
derided for Thy name I may not be staggered but think more and more of
the hereafter, and, therefore, all the less of today. I shall be with
Thee soon and behold Thy glory. Wherefore, I am not ashamed but say in
my inmost soul, "Nevertheless - hereafter."

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/holy-foresight/
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