If There Were an Ant at the Door of Your Granary
God promises to help us, and His help is not limited by our needs, but rather by His own willingness to supply us.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the assurance of God's help, reminding us that the Lord, our Redeemer, has already made great sacrifices for us, including His death and choosing us before the foundation of the world. He illustrates that just as it would be a small act to help an ant in need, so too is it a small thing for God to assist us in our troubles. Spurgeon encourages believers to bring their needs to God, who is more than capable of providing for them, as His resources are limitless. The message reassures us that we are never too insignificant for God's attention and support. Ultimately, the sermon calls us to trust in God's abundant provision and care.
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"Do not be afraid--for I Myself will help you--declares the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel." Isaiah 41:14
This morning, let us hear the Lord Jesus speak to each one of us:
"I Myself will help you. It is but a small thing for Me, your God, to help you. Consider what I have done already. What! not help you? Why, I bought you with My blood. What! not help you? Why, I have died for you! And if I have done the greater--will I not do the lesser? Help you? Before the world began--I chose you. I laid aside My glory and became a man for you. I gave up My life for you! And if I did all this--I will surely help you now. If you had need of a thousand times as much help--I would give it to you. You require little, compared with what I am ready to give. It is much for you to need--but it is nothing for Me to bestow.
What! not help you? Fear not! If there were an ant at the door of your granary, asking for help--it would not ruin you to give him a handful of your wheat! Just so, you are nothing but a tiny insect at the door of My all-sufficiency!"
"I Myself will help you!" O my soul, is not this enough? Bring your empty pitcher here! Surely this well will fill it. Hasten! gather up your needs, and bring them here--your emptiness, your woes, your troubles. Behold, this river of God is full for your supply. What more can you desire? The Eternal God is your helper!
Sermon Outline
- God's Promise of Help
- Isaiah 41:14
- God's willingness to help
- Examples of God's help
Key Quotes
“What! not help you? Why, I bought you with My blood. What! not help you? Why, I have died for you!” — C.H. Spurgeon
“If you had need of a thousand times as much help--I would give it to you.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“The Eternal God is your helper!” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We can trust in God's promise to help us, even when we feel overwhelmed by our needs.
- God's help is not limited by our circumstances, but rather by His own power and willingness to supply us.
- We can bring our needs to God and trust in His promise to fill us with His supply.