Power to Raise
The Lord has the power to raise us up from our spiritual or emotional distress, transforming our lives through His lovingkindness.
C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the Lord's promise and ability to raise those who are bowed down, whether due to sin, sorrow, or difficult circumstances. He reassures believers that Jesus, as the Comforter, is dedicated to lifting them from their burdens and restoring their hope and happiness. Spurgeon encourages those feeling low to seek the Lord's mercy, reminding them of His past faithfulness and the honor of being uplifted by God. The message highlights the transformative power of Christ in the lives of the downtrodden, assuring that their current struggles will lead to future exaltation.
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The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down. (Psalm l46:8)
Am I bowed down? Then let me urge this word of grace before the Lord. It is His way, His custom, His promise, His delight, to raise up them that are bowed down. Is it a sense of sin and a consequent depression of spirit which distresses me? Then the work of Jesus is, in this case, made and provided to raise me up into rest. O Lord, raise me, for Thy mercy's sake!
Is it a sad bereavement or a great fall in circumstances? Here again the Comforter has undertaken to console. What a mercy for us that one Person of the sacred Trinity should become the Comforter! This work will be well done since such a glorious One has made it His peculiar care.
Some are so bowed down that only Jesus can loose them from their infirmity, but He can, and He will, do it. He can raise us up to health, to hope, to happiness. He has often done so under former trials, and He is the same Savior and will repeat His deeds of lovingkindness. We who are today bowed down and sorrowful shalt yet be set on high, and those who now mock at us shall be greatly ashamed. What an honor to be raised up by the Lord! It is worthwhile to be bowed down that we may experience His upraising power.
Sermon Outline
- The Lord's Power to Raise
- The Lord's Work in Raising
- The Lord's Ability to Raise
- Jesus' Power to Loosen Infirmity
- Jesus' Power to Raise to Health and Happiness
Key Quotes
“The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“What a mercy for us that one Person of the sacred Trinity should become the Comforter!” — C.H. Spurgeon
“We who are today bowed down and sorrowful shalt yet be set on high, and those who now mock at us shall be greatly ashamed.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- We can trust in the Lord's custom to raise us up from our infirmity and distress.
- Jesus has the power to loosen us from our infirmity and raise us up to health, hope, and happiness.
- It is an honor to be raised up by the Lord, demonstrating His lovingkindness and power to transform our lives.