Looking Down From Heaven
The sermon emphasizes the power of personal connection and prayer in sharing the Gospel and seeking others' salvation.
D.L. Moody shares a poignant moment from his sermon on heaven, where he reflects on the possibility of a mother watching over her child from above. He recounts a touching letter from a mother who felt that his words directly addressed her heart's longing for her daughter's salvation. The mother prayed fervently during the sermon, and afterward, her daughter, moved by the message, expressed her desire to serve Jesus. This powerful encounter illustrates the profound connection between heaven and earth, and the hope that loved ones in heaven are aware of our struggles and prayers.
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I remember in the exposition building in Dublin, while I was speaking about heaven, I said something to the effect that, "perhaps at this moment a mother is looking down from heaven upon her daughter here to-night," and I pointed down to a young lady in the audience. Next morning I received this letter:
"On Wednesday, when you were speaking of heaven, you said, 'It may be this moment there is a mother looking down from heaven expecting the salvation of her child who is here.' You were apparently looking at the very spot where my child was sitting. My heart said, 'That is my child. That is her mother.' Tears sprang to my eyes.
I bowed my head and prayed, 'Lord, direct that word to my darling child's heart; Lord, save my child.' I was then anxious till the close of the meeting, when I went to her. She was bathed in tears. She rose, put her arms round me, and kissed me. When walking down to you she told me it was that same remark (about the mother looking down from heaven) that found the way home to her, and asked me, 'Papa, what can I do for Jesus?' "
Sermon Outline
- The Power of Personal Connection
- The Importance of Prayer
- Responding to God's Call
- Recognizing God's voice
- Taking action in faith
Key Quotes
“Perhaps at this moment a mother is looking down from heaven upon her daughter here to-night.” — D.L. Moody
“It may be this moment there is a mother looking down from heaven expecting the salvation of her child who is here.” — D.L. Moody
Application Points
- We can be more effective in sharing the Gospel by being personal and specific in our message.
- Prayer is a powerful tool in interceding for others' salvation and in seeking God's guidance in our witness.
- We must be willing to take action in faith and respond to God's call, even if it means stepping out of our comfort zone.