Title: The greatest grace/Psalm 116:12-14
Contents Let me tell you a story we know well. You have probably heard it often in sermons.
each. This is the story of Sir James Simpson, who worked at Edinburgh Medical School in England. he is from now
He is the person who discovered the anesthetic chloroform more than 150 years ago. Since it was 150 years ago, most people
During the operation, there was no anesthesia, and the raw flesh was torn as it was and the operation was performed. So the fear of surgery
It was truly unimaginable. However, thanks to chloroform, which Sir Simpson discovered, many
People are less afraid of surgery, and now they feel the freedom that anyone can have surgery.
has been So what an amazing discovery.
This eventually made him a nobility in England, but he said, "I am the doctor who discovered chloroform.
In one word, he is a person who has left behind an achievement worthy of recognition wherever he goes in his lifetime. But he made the world
It is said that not long before he left, his disciples came to him and asked, “Teacher, the greatest in a lifetime
If you had made a discovery, what would you say?” The disciples already had the answer in their hearts. they
He could say, "The discovery of the anesthetic chloroform was the greatest discovery of my life." yes
A very unexpected answer came out of his mouth. “The greatest discovery of my life was Jesus Christ.
I discovered that the Tao died for me, a poor sinner, and saved me.”
I hope you will savor the answer that comes from the mouth of the great scientist. who came to us the same
If you were to ask a question, "We're not the ones who made any discoveries to bring to the world, but we've been through our ordinary lives.
If there is one greatest discovery ever made, it is Jesus Christ.” and be able to answer without hesitation
Do you have a heartfelt feeling? It's not just those who are being baptized today, it's been a long time since they were baptized.
Do you have such clear conviction and emotion in your heart? This is a very important question.
Speaking of Hudson Taylor, he was a great missionary and frontier in the early 20th century who revealed the gospel in China. That
said this. “Let’s say that it is true that you believed in Jesus and were saved. you really believe in jesus
Let's assume that it is an unmistakable fact that our sins are forgiven and we have received eternal life. Then of course your parents
Wow, not to mention your wife and brothers, even your dog and cat are all so happy that you don't know what to do.
If you do not know, you are sure to be saved. But if you don't, you'll have to reconsider your salvation.
Please tell me.” It's a bit of an overstatement, but it has a clear message to us. that salvation is
What an amazing gift, and what a blessing, it means that even the dogs and pigs playing in the yard deserve joy together. That
That's great.
Folks, listen to what the psalmist has to say today. “What can I do with all the grace the Lord has given me?
will you answer me? I will take the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD; I will make my vows before all the people of the LORD.
I will repay you” (verses 12-14). Salvation. like me
It is a story that we cannot control our emotions when we only think about the grace of God who saved us. i don't
Jesus drank the cup of curse, the cup of judgment to be served, and held the cup of salvation in my hand.
Grace, there is no greater grace than this.
The psalmist was so moved and so indebted that he could not bear the feeling of being in debt, so he made a vow. what
It was obvious that he had made a vow. “Lord, I am so grateful for your grace that saved me,
I give it to the Lord. Lord, use my life for your glory, for what pleases you.
Si Oh. Use all of my time, my possessions, and my children.” in debt
Thinking about how I could repay this great grace, I had a difficult time repaying it. So, “Lord,
I give my all to the Lord.” He made a vow. How full of heart and how happy is God
Would you like to express your feelings in this way? Salvation is such a great thing.
I ask you again. Are you saved? In the last days, ‘I definitely believe in Jesus Christ
I have been saved as a person, all my sins have been forgiven, and God has given me eternal life as a gift.
Therefore, as long as you have the certainty that the kingdom of God is waiting before me, it doesn't matter who you are.
It's possible. Your status or status does not matter. How famous are you, the unknown
It has nothing to do with this. The fact that you are saved is enough reason for you to jump for joy.
has the . Please believe this.
Are you sure you are saved? If so, it means that God has treated you the best.
Please believe in Have you not given me a salvation that was not given to Pilate? Lord Caesar
Didn't you give an unrequited salvation to an ordinary person like me? The world's greatest scholars
Did you not give salvation to the unknown me, which was not given to others? Therefore God saved me
If what you have given is clear, please believe that God has given you the greatest treatment. yes
Therefore, when we think only of the salvation we have received, we cannot help but rejoice.
My dear brothers and sisters, do not look for your worth in your profession. the weight of your life
Don't weigh yourself against your reputation. it's all worldly
is. Please judge you on this one alone. ‘Did God give me salvation? I
Have you been saved? Then God really treated me like a man. no God gave me
He treated me as the most precious being in this world. That's why you gave me such a great salvation for free.
Isn't it? Who in the world is happier than me? Who is more successful than me?
go? Who in the world has lived a more rewarding life than me?’
You must have this pride. Only then can there be joy in my heart. I am thrilled. woo
We are all blessed with salvation so that the dogs and cats in Lee's yard can also jump for joy because I am saved.
I hope you have the grace to praise. And as the psalmist said, ‘With what shall I repay this favor?’
Please buy with a feeling of debt. The feeling of vowing to dedicate all of one's life to God
I hope you can buy it with . May we fully give the rest of our lives to the God who has given us this glory.
wish. ********