Having Nothing, Yet Possessing Everything
True grace enables a soul to be satisfied and content with the naked enjoyments of Christ, making Him sufficient for all our needs.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes that true grace allows believers to find complete satisfaction in Christ alone, regardless of their earthly circumstances such as honor, wealth, or relationships. He illustrates that the essence of contentment lies in the presence of Christ, who is the ultimate source of comfort and fulfillment. Brooks draws a parallel to Joseph's declaration of joy in Genesis, highlighting that even in the absence of worldly goods, the knowledge of Christ's existence and reign is enough for a gracious soul. The sermon encapsulates the profound truth that possessing Christ means having everything one truly needs.
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True grace will enable a soul to sit down satisfied and
contented with the naked enjoyments of Christ. The
enjoyment of Christ without honor will satisfy the soul.
The enjoyment of Christ without riches, the enjoyment
of Christ without pleasures, and without the smiles of
creatures--will content and satisfy the soul.
'It is enough--Joseph is alive!' (Gen. 45:28) So says a
gracious soul, though honor is not, and riches are not,
and health is not, and friends are not--it is enough that
Christ is, that He reigns, conquers, and triumphs!
Christ is a bottomless ocean of all contentment, comfort
and satisfaction. He who has Him lacks nothing. He who
lacks him enjoys nothing. "Having nothing, yet
possessing everything." 2 Corinthians 6:10
Sermon Outline
- The Satisfied Soul
- The Enjoyment of Christ
- A Gracious Soul's Confession
- Christ as a Source of Contentment
- A Bottomless Ocean
- He Who Has Christ Lacks Nothing
- Without Pleasures and Creatures' Smiles
Key Quotes
“It is enough--Joseph is alive!' (Gen. 45:28)” — Thomas Brooks
“Christ is a bottomless ocean of all contentment, comfort and satisfaction.” — Thomas Brooks
“Having nothing, yet possessing everything.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We must learn to be content with the enjoyment of Christ, regardless of our circumstances.
- Christ's sufficiency is enough for all our needs, making Him our greatest treasure.
- We must possess Christ, who is a bottomless ocean of all comfort and satisfaction, to experience true contentment and satisfaction.