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  TRUST MEANS JOY
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: Faith in God's holy name produces joy, and those who trust Him
will rejoice in Him.

Topics: "Trust in God", "Joy in Faith"
Scripture References: Psalm 33:21, Proverbs 3:5, Isaiah 26:3, Romans 15:13, Philippians 4:4

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that true joy stems from trusting in God, as
expressed in Psalms 33:21. He explains that while initial sadness may
cloud our hearts, genuine faith ultimately leads to joy as God fulfills
His promises. Spurgeon encourages believers to meditate on God's holy
name, which embodies His character of holiness, justice, and
faithfulness, fostering deeper trust and joy. He reassures that even in
moments of doubt, trusting in the Lord will yield joy in due time, as He
is always present and provides for our needs. The sermon concludes with
the affirmation that those who know and trust in God's name will find
true rejoicing in Him.

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For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy
name. (Psalm 33:21)

The root of faith produces the flower of heart-joy. We may not at the
first rejoice, but it comes in due time. We trust the Lord when we are
sad, and in due season He so answers our confidence that our faith turns
to fruition, and we rejoice in the Lord. Doubt breeds distress, but
trust means joy in the long run.

The assurance expressed by the psalmist in this verse is really a
promise held out in the hands of holy confidence. Oh, for grace to
appropriate it. If we do not rejoice at this moment, yet we shall do so,
as surely as David's God is our God.

Let us meditate upon the Lord's holy name that we may trust Him the
better and rejoice the more readily. He is in character holy, just,
true, gracious, faithful, and unchanging. Is not such a God to be
trusted? He is all wise, almighty, and everywhere present; can we not
cheerfully rely upon Him? Yes, we will do so at once and do so without
reserve. Jehovah-Jireh will provide; Jehovah-Shalom will send peace;
Jehovah-Tsidkenu will justify; Jehovah-Shammah will be forever near; and
in Jehovah-Nissi we will conquer every foe. They that know Thy name will
trust Thee; and they that trust Thee will rejoice in Thee, O Lord.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/ch-spurgeon/trust-means-joy/
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