Hold Fast Till I Come
The sermon emphasizes the importance of being mindful of spiritual leakage and making intentional decisions to save and invest in your spiritual well-being.
A.B. Simpson emphasizes the importance of guarding our spiritual wealth against loss and ensuring we receive a full reward for our efforts. He draws a parallel between financial savings and spiritual treasures, urging believers to consciously deposit their daily victories and grace into the 'savings bank of eternity.' Simpson reminds us that even small acts of faithfulness accumulate over time, leading to a significant eternal reward. He encourages us to recognize the fleeting nature of time and to cherish each moment as an opportunity to invest in our spiritual future. Ultimately, he calls for vigilance against spiritual leakage and a commitment to preserving what God has entrusted to us.
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A Jewish man was asked how it was that his countrymen were so successful in acquiring wealth. "Ah," said he, "we do not make more money than other people, but we keep more." Beloved, let us be on guard this day against spiritual pickpockets and spiritual leakage. Let us lose not those things which we have wrought. Let us be sure we receive a full reward (2 John 8).
As each day comes and goes, let us deposit in the savings bank of eternity its treasures of grace and victory, being conscious that something real and everlasting is being added daily to our eternal fortune.
It may be but a little, but if we can save all that God gives us and pass it on to His keeping, when the end of all things comes, we shall be amazed to see how much the accumulated treasures of a well-spent life have laid up on high. We shall see how much more God has added to them by His glorious investment of the life committed to His keeping. How the days are passing! How precious these golden hours will seem sometime! God help us to make the most of them now.
Sermon Outline
- Guard Against Spiritual Pickpockets
- Recognize the threat of spiritual leakage
- Identify areas of spiritual loss
Key Quotes
“We do not make more money than other people, but we keep more.” — A.B. Simpson
“Let us lose not those things which we have wrought.” — A.B. Simpson
“We shall see how much the accumulated treasures of a well-spent life have laid up on high.” — A.B. Simpson
Application Points
- Prioritize your relationship with God to prevent spiritual leakage.
- Make intentional decisions to save and invest in your spiritual well-being.
- Focus on building your spiritual life to make the most of your time.