Basilea Schlink emphasizes that Jesus is always present to save and restore us, bringing joy to those who reach out to Him in times of need.
In this sermon transcript titled 'Your Savior Has Come,' Basilius Schlink encourages listeners who may be on the verge of despair to find hope in Jesus. He compares Jesus to a skilled doctor who is passionate about helping and saving people. Jesus longs to pull us out of our sins and set our lives in order. He wants to have us by his side in his kingdom of divine life, living in peace and joy. Schlink emphasizes that Jesus is always standing beside us, ready to help and lift us out of our struggles, and he calls on listeners to praise, worship, and love Jesus for his saving power.
Full Transcript
God lives and works today, but perhaps you think sadly. Maybe others can experience and testify to his reality, but it's too late for me. My life has been wasted.
I've made a mess of it, and now it's too late. If these are your thoughts and you're on the verge of despair, listen to the following meditation by Basilia Schlink called, Your Savior Has Come. We have a doctor who is very skilled and actually has more than enough patients.
However, if one of our sisters were sick and we took her to someone else just to save this doctor extra work, he would be really hurt. For to him, practicing medicine is not just a profession, but an honor and an expression of his concern. He loves to have sick people come to him and to be able to help them.
This is just a human illustration, but with our Lord Jesus, helping is even more directly a passion. He longs to be able to help us, to pull us out of our sins and to set our lives in order again. When the powers of darkness grip our lives, then Jesus reaches down with a mighty hand and pulls us out of the abyss.
This is Jesus' life and joy, to find people whom he can deliver. Who can comprehend the wonder of it? We have someone whose name is Jesus, whose sole interest is to save and deliver us. He is standing directly beside us, and the moment we fall into sin, he reaches out his hand to pull us out.
This is his entire nature, and it is his great joy to be able to help us. Why? He wants to have us at his side in his kingdom of divine life, to live with him in peace and joy. If a lifeguard safely rescues a drowning person, he may receive a medal.
In any case, he is showered with love and gratitude from the person he rescued. But what about our Lord Jesus? We can bring him no greater joy than by calling out, reaching out our arms to him for help as soon as we have fallen again into the river of sin. Oh, if only we would believe it.
Every time that we fall, Jesus is standing next to us. Every time. And with infinite patience, he reaches down to lift us out.
Therefore, he must be praised, worshipped, and loved. Jesus has come to save and to make us happy. I trust in your great might.
Jesus, you are the victor. For me, you won the battle. Hallelujah.
Jesus, Lord of every sovereign, God's son forevermore. Jesus, so high exalted, your victory we adore. Hallelujah.
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Sermon Outline
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- God's presence and work in our lives today
- Feelings of despair and hopelessness
- The importance of reaching out to Jesus
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- Jesus as our healer and savior
- The joy Jesus finds in helping us
- Illustration of a doctor and his patients
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- The nature of Jesus' love and patience
- The significance of calling out to Him
- The joy of being rescued from sin
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- The call to worship and praise Jesus
- Recognizing Jesus as the victor
- Living in peace and joy with Him
Key Quotes
“He longs to be able to help us, to pull us out of our sins and to set our lives in order again.” — Basilea Schlink
“Every time that we fall, Jesus is standing next to us.” — Basilea Schlink
“Therefore, he must be praised, worshipped, and loved.” — Basilea Schlink
Application Points
- Whenever you feel overwhelmed by sin, remember that Jesus is right beside you, ready to help.
- Take a moment to praise and worship Jesus for His constant presence and love in your life.
- Trust in Jesus' victory over sin and allow His joy to fill your heart.
