Home Blessings Extended
The sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking domestic blessedness and promoting the Lord's work through our lives and resources.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the blessings that come to the God-fearing man who walks in holiness, particularly highlighting the joy and happiness that his family brings. He stresses the importance of being invested in the prosperity of the church, as the blessings received from God should also extend to the Lord's house. Spurgeon encourages believers to actively participate in the assemblies of Zion, where they will find instruction, comfort, and a sense of community. He notes that the blessings of God are not only for personal gain but should also contribute to the growth and success of the church. Ultimately, he calls for believers to be a source of good for Jerusalem throughout their lives.
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The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. (Psalm 128:5)
This is a promise to the God-fearing man who walks in the ways of holiness with earnest heed. He shall have domestic blessedness; his wife and children shall be a source of great home happiness. But then as a member of the church he desires to see the cause prosper, for he is as much concerned for the Lord's house as for his own. When the Lord builds our house, it is but fitting that we should desire to see the Lord's house builded. Our goods are not truly good unless we promote by them the good of the Lord's chosen church.
Yes, you shall get a blessing when you go up to the assemblies of Zion; you shall be instructed, enlivened, and comforted, where prayer and praise ascend and testimony is borne to the great Sacrifice. "The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion."
Nor shall you alone be profited; the church itself shall prosper; believers shall be multiplied, and their holy work shall be crowned with success. Certain gracious men have this promise fulfilled to them as long as they live. Alas! when they die the cause often flags. Let us be among those who bring good things to Jerusalem all their days. Lord, of Thy mercy make us such! Amen.
Sermon Outline
- The Promise of Domestic Blessedness
- The Desire for the Lord's House
- The Blessing of Zion
- Instruction, enlivenment, and comfort
- The church's prosperity and success
Key Quotes
“The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“When the Lord builds our house, it is but fitting that we should desire to see the Lord's house builded.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- As a God-fearing man, I should prioritize building a happy home and promoting the Lord's work through my goods.
- Attending the assemblies of Zion can be a source of instruction, enlivenment, and comfort, and I should make it a regular part of my life.
- I should be concerned for the prosperity and success of the Lord's house, and seek to support the church and its mission in any way I can.