And His Allowance Was a Continual Allowance Given Him of the King
The sermon emphasizes the importance of being content with God's daily provision and not craving more.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the significance of daily provision in the life of believers, drawing a parallel with Jehoiachin, who received a continual allowance from the king. He illustrates that God's people are granted daily sustenance, which is all they truly need, as tomorrow's needs are not yet present. Spurgeon encourages contentment with God's daily blessings, asserting that having enough for each day alleviates the burdens of excess and anxiety. He reminds us that a craving for more than our daily needs is ungrateful, and we should be thankful for the gracious and perpetual portion provided by our Heavenly Father.
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Jehoiachin was not sent away from the king's palace with a store to last him for months, but his provision was given him as a daily pension. Herein he well pictures the happy position of all the Lord's people. A daily portion is all that a man really wants. We do not need tomorrow's supplies; that day has not yet dawned, and its wants are as yet unborn. The thirst which we may suffer in the month of June does not need to be quenched in February, for we do not feel it yet; if we have enough for each day as the days arrive we shall never know want. Sufficient for the day is all that we can enjoy.
We cannot eat or drink or wear more than the day's supply of food and raiment; the surplus gives us the care of storing it, and the anxiety of watching against a thief.
One staff aids a traveller, but a bundle of staves is a heavy burden. Enough is not only as good as a feast, but is all that the veriest glutton can truly enjoy. This is all that we should expect; a craving for more than this is ungrateful. When our Father does not give us more, we should be content with his daily allowance. Jehoiachin's case is ours, we have a sure portion, a portion given us of the king, a gracious portion, and a perpetual portion. Here is surely ground for thankfulness.
Sermon Outline
- The Provision of the King points: - A daily portion is all that is needed - We do not need tomorrow's supplies
- The Sufficiency of the Day points: - Sufficient for the day is all that we can enjoy - We cannot eat or drink more than the day's supply
- The Curse of Excess points: - A bundle of staves is a heavy burden - Enough is as good as a feast
- Contentment in God's Provision points: - We should be content with God's daily allowance - A craving for more is ungrateful
Key Quotes
“A daily portion is all that a man really wants.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Sufficient for the day is all that we can enjoy.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“Enough is not only as good as a feast, but is all that the veriest glutton can truly enjoy.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We should be content with God's daily allowance and not crave more.
- Being grateful for what we have is a key to happiness and peace.
- Trust in God's provision and sufficiency is essential for living a joyful and peaceful life.