God Eyes Them
God sees and records our private desires, and will one day answer them with glorious returns.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that despite the confusion and brokenness of our private desires and requests, God is always aware of them. He records our innermost groanings, which may be hidden from others, and assures us that they are noted in heaven. Ultimately, God will respond to these heartfelt petitions with glorious answers, reminding us of His attentive and loving nature.
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Though our private desires are ever so confused, though our private requests are ever so broken, and though our private groanings are ever so hidden from men, yet God eyes them, records them, and puts them upon the file of heaven, and will one day crown them with glorious answers and returns.
Sermon Outline
- God Sees Our Private Desires
- God Records Them
- God Will Answer Them
- Even when confused
- And hidden from men
- In heaven's file
- For future answers
- With glorious returns
Key Quotes
“Though our private desires are ever so confused, though our private requests are ever so broken, and though our private groanings are ever so hidden from men, yet God eyes them,” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We can trust that God sees and cares for our desires, even when they seem hidden or insignificant.
- We should pray with confidence, knowing that God will answer our desires in His perfect timing.
- We can rest in the faithfulness of God, knowing that He will provide glorious answers to our desires.