Blessing on Littleness
God blesses those who fear Him, regardless of their size or influence, and values all believers equally.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes that God blesses all who fear Him, regardless of their status or size, offering encouragement to those in humble positions. He illustrates that God values even the smallest aspects of creation, showing that nothing is insignificant in His eyes. Spurgeon reassures that both little and great believers are equally blessed, as even the smallest faith and hope carry divine favor. He draws a parallel between God's care for the small and a mother's tender love for her child, highlighting that God's blessings are abundant for all, regardless of their stature. Ultimately, Spurgeon reminds us that in God's kingdom, the order is 'small and great,' affirming the worth of every individual.
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He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great. (Psalm 115:13)
This is a word of cheer to those who are of humble station and mean estate. Our God has a very gracious consideration for those of small property, small talent, small influence, small weight. God careth for the small things in creation and even regards sparrows in their lighting upon the ground. Nothing is small to God, for He makes use of insignificant agents for the accomplishment of His purposes. Let the least among men seek of God a blessing upon his littleness, and he shall find his contracted sphere to be a happy one.
Among those who fear the Lord there are little and great. Some are babes, and others are giants. But these are all blessed. Little faith is blessed faith.
Trembling hope is blessed hope. Every grace of the Holy Spirit, even though it be only in the bud, bears a blessing within it. Moreover, the Lord Jesus bought both the small and the great with the same precious blood, and He has engaged to preserve the lambs as well as the full-grown sheep. No mother overlooks her child because it is little; nay, the smaller it is, the more tenderly does she nurse it. If there be any preference with the Lord, He does not arrange them as "great and small" but as "small and great."
Sermon Outline
- God's Blessing on the Humble
- The Blessing on Little Faith
- The Lord's Care for All Believers
- He bought both the small and the great with His blood
- He preserves the lambs as well as the full-grown sheep
Key Quotes
“Nothing is small to God, for He makes use of insignificant agents for the accomplishment of His purposes.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“The Lord Jesus bought both the small and the great with the same precious blood, and He has engaged to preserve the lambs as well as the full-grown sheep.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- Recognize your dependence on God and your need for His blessing.
- Value and appreciate the small and insignificant things in life, just as God does.
- Trust in God's sovereignty and care for all believers, regardless of their size or influence.