THE MAKING OF A SERMON: The Hearts Rest in God Be content.—Hebrews 13:5. This whole concluding portion of this sublime Epistle, from verses 5 to 21, seems to belong together, and teach seven consecutive lessons of a similar sort, as to the Hearts Rest in God. 1. Contentment with Gods Gifts. 5-6. 2. Faith in the Unchanging Christ. 7-8. 3. Stability in Holy Doctrine. 9-10. 4. Patience in enduring Reproach. 11-14. 5. Ceaseless Sacrifice of Praise. 15. 6. Pleasure in Doing Good Continually. 16. 7. The Repose of Humility, in Subjection to Authority. 17-18. Here we have the Hearts Quietude, Stay, Rock, Patience, Incense, Service, and Surrender. What lessons on the secrets of an undisturbed calm and peace! No worry about daily wants; no hesitation about trusting in Jesus; no uncertainty about truth; no shrinking from the cross; no unthankfulness for mercies; no idleness in service; no rebellion against authority. There can be no such outgo toward God and man unless there be first the income of a Divine Spirit. We must know God, and be able to say The Lord is my Helper.
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