I Have Seen Your Tears
God's people's tears have great power and can move God to action, as seen in Hezekiah's story.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the power of tears in the lives of God's people, illustrating how their heartfelt cries can move God to action. He reflects on the message from 2 Kings 20:1, where God instructs Hezekiah to set his affairs in order due to impending death, yet responds to Hezekiah's tears with healing and restoration. Brooks highlights that God sees and acknowledges our pain, promising hope and deliverance even in dire circumstances. The sermon encourages believers to bring their sorrows before God, trusting in His compassion and ability to heal.
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"This is what the Lord says--Set your affairs
in order, for you are going to die. You will not
recover from this illness." 2 Kings 20:1
The tears of God's people have such a kind of
omnipotency in them, that God Himself cannot
withstand them. "I have seen your tears.
I will heal you, and three days from now you
will get out of bed and go to the Temple of
the Lord." 2 Kings 20:5
Sermon Outline
- Introduction
- The Lord's Warning to Hezekiah
- The Power of God's People's Tears
Key Quotes
“The tears of God's people have such a kind of omnipotency in them, that God Himself cannot withstand them.” — Thomas Brooks
“I have seen your tears. I will heal you, and three days from now you will get out of bed and go to the Temple of the Lord.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- We can apply the power of our tears by being honest with God about our struggles and seeking His healing and comfort.
- We can trust God's promise to heal us by faith, and by seeking His guidance and comfort in times of need.
- We should seek God's guidance and comfort in times of need, and trust in His promise to heal us.