Comfort in Absence
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He Will Return
By C.H. Spurgeon0PSA 30:5ISA 54:7MAT 28:20JHN 14:18ROM 8:181TH 4:16HEB 10:37JAS 5:72PE 3:9REV 22:12C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the promise of Jesus' return, reassuring believers that although He has left, they are not orphans and are comforted by His presence through the Holy Spirit. He highlights that Jesus is on His way back, and His coming is certain and imminent, providing hope during times of spiritual longing. Spurgeon encourages the faithful to hold onto the assurance that Jesus will return to them, bringing joy and restoration after a period of absence. The sermon reflects on the deep desire for Christ's presence and the comfort found in His promise to return, urging believers to remain hopeful and expectant.
The Absent Present Christ
By Alexander Maclaren0MAT 28:20JHN 10:10JHN 14:18JHN 15:5ROM 8:91CO 6:192CO 5:17GAL 2:20EPH 3:17COL 1:27Alexander Maclaren emphasizes the profound truth that even in Christ's physical absence, He remains present with His followers, offering comfort and assurance. He explains that Christ's departure is not a separation but a transformation, allowing for a deeper communion through the Holy Spirit. Maclaren highlights the importance of recognizing Christ's continual presence in our lives, which provides strength, peace, and life. He urges believers to embrace this reality, as it transforms their experience of burdens and sorrows into joy and hope. Ultimately, Maclaren reassures that Christ is the remedy for our orphanhood, providing us with a relationship with the Father and the fullness of life.