A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Maintain the Difference 'I will make a difference between My people and y..."

Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

                                                                  Maintain the Difference

"I will make a difference between My people and your people. Tomorrow this sign shall be."
                                                                                         ~ Exodus 8:23

  "Pharaoh has a people, and the Lord has a people. These may dwell together, and seem to fare alike, but there is a division between them, and the Lord will make it apparent. There shall be great difference between the men of the world and the people of Jehovah's choice.
  It is very conspicuous in the conversion of believers when their sin is put away, while unbelievers remain under condemnation. From that moment believers become a distinct race, come under a new discipline, and enjoy new blessings. Their homes, henceforth, are free from the grievous swarms of evils, which defile and torment many families.
  Rest assured that though you have your troubles, you are saved from swarms of worse ones that infest the homes and hearts of the servants of the world's prince. The Lord has put a division; see to it that you keep up the division in spirit, aim, character, and company." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Sins of Ignorance 'It shall b..."

Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

                                                                          Sins of Ignorance

                                    "It shall be forgiven them, for it was unintentional."
                                                                                     ~ Numbers 15:25

  "Because of Ignorance, we may not be fully aware of our sins. We may be, as a service to God, that which He has never commanded and can never accept.
  The Lord knows every unintentional sin of ignorance. This may alarm us, yet faith spies comfort, for the Lord will see to it that stains unseen by us shall yet be washed away.
  Jesus, the true Priest, has made atonement for all the congregation of the children of Israel. His precious blood cleanses us from all sin. Whether our eyes have seen it and wept over it or not, God has seen it, Christ has atoned for it, the Spirit bears witness to the pardon of it, and so we have a three fold peace.
  Father, I praise Your divine knowledge, which perceives my iniquities, provides atonement, and delivers me from the guilt of them, even before I know that I am guilty." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " His Service, Face, Name His servants shall serve Him. They shall see His face,..."

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                                                             His Service, Face, Name

His servants shall serve Him. They shall see His face, and His name shall be on their foreheads.
                                                                                 ~ Revelation 22:3-4

                                                       "Three choice blessings will be ours in the Glory Land.

      "His servants shall serve Him." No other lords shall oppress us. We   shall serve Jesus always, perfectly, without weariness. This is heaven to a saint: in all things to serve Christ and to be owned by Him as his servant is our soul's high ambition for eternity.
      "They shall see His face." This makes the service delightful: indeed, it is the present reward of service. To see the face of Jesus is the utmost favor that the most faithful servant of the Lord can ask. What more could Moses ask than "Let me see Your face"?
      "His name shall be on their foreheads." They gaze upon their Lord till His name is photographed upon their brows. He acknowledges them, and they acknowledge Him.
       O Lord, give us these three things in their beginnings now, that we may possess them in their fullness!" (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Because of Us 'For the elect's s..."

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                                                                        Because of Us

                                   "For the elect's sake those days will be shortened."
                                                                                     ~ Matthew 24:22

  "For the sake of His elect, the Lord withholds many judgments and shortens others. In great tribulations the fire would devour all were it not that, out of regard to His elect, the Lord damps the flame.
  What an honor is thus put upon saints! How diligently they ought to use their influence with their Lord! He will hear their salvation. Many a sinner lives because of the prayers of a mother, or wife, or daughter, to whom the Lord has respect.
  Have we used aright the singular power with which the Lord entrusts us? Do we pray for other lands, and for the age? Do we, in times of war, famine, pestilence, stand out as intercessors, pleading that the days may be shortened? Let us get to our knees and never rest till Christ appears." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " God First; then Extras 'Seek first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousne..."

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                                                                  God First; then Extras

"Seek first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
                                                                                       ~ Matthew 6:33

  "Let your life open in the same way. Seek with your whole soul, first and foremost, the Kingdom of God as the place of your citizenship, and His Righteousness as the character of your life. As for the rest, it will come from the Lord Himself without your being anxious concerning it. All that is needful for this life and godliness "shall be added to you."
  What a promise this is! Food, raiment, home, and so forth, God undertakes to add to you while you seek Him. You mind His business, and He will mind ours. And just so, all that we need of earthly things we shall have thrown in with the Kingdom. Away with anxious care; set all your mind upon seeking the Lord. Trust in God is an estate, and likeness to God is a heavenly inheritance." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Godly Stability 'I will make you to this people a fortified bronze wall; an..."

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                                                                Godly Stability

"I will make you to this people a fortified bronze wall; and they will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you; for I am with you to save you and deliver you," says the Lord.
                                                                                    ~ Jeremiah 15:20

  "Stability in the fear and faith of God will make a man like a wall of brass, which no one can batter down or break.
  Against uncompromising men of truth this age of shams will fight tooth and nail. Nothing seems to offend Satan and his seed like decision. They attack holy firmness even as the Assyrians besieged fenced cities. The joy is that they cannot prevail against those whom God has made strong in His strength. Carried about with every wind of doctrine, others only need to be blown upon and away they go; but those who love the doctrine of grace stand like rocks in the midst of raging seas.
  Jehovah will save and deliver faithful souls from all the assaults of the adversary. We dare not budge an inch, for the Lord Himself holds us in our place, and there we will abide forever." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Harvest of Light and Gladness Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for..."

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                                                 Harvest of Light and Gladness

           Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
                                                                                        ~ Psalm 97:11

  "Righteousness is often costly to the man who keeps to it at all hazards, but in the end it will return an infinite profit. A holy life is like sowing seed: much is going out, and is seemingly buried in the soil, never to be gathered up again. Yet "light is sown," it lies latent: none can see it, but it is sown. It must manifest itself one day.
  The Lord has set a harvest for the sowers of light, and they  shall reap it. Then shall come their gladness; sheaves of joy for seeds of light. Their heart was upright before the Lord, though men gave them no credit for it. They had to wait: but the light was sown for them, and gladness was being prepared on their behalf by the Lord of the harvest.
  Take courage! We need not be in a hurry; soon shall our souls possess light and gladness." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Plead His Own Promise Therefore, You, O Lord God, have spoken it, and with Your..."

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                                                            Plead His Own Promise

Therefore, You, O Lord God, have spoken it, and with Your blessing let the house of Your servant be blessed forever.
                                                                                      ~ 2 Samuel 7:29

  "Anything that the Lord God has spoken we should receive as true and plead it at the throne.

  How sweet to quote what our own God has spoken! How precious to use a "therefore," which the promise suggests, as David does in this verse!
  We pray not because we doubt, but because we believe. No, Lord, we cannot doubt You: we are persuaded that every word of Yours is a sure foundation for the boldest expectation. We say to You, "Do as You have said." Bless Your servant's house. Heal our sick; restore those who wander; give us food and raiment according to Your word. Prosper our undertakings; especially succeed our endeavors to make known Your gospel. Let the blessing flow on to future generations; and as long as any of our race remains on earth, may they remain true to You. O Lord "let the house of Your servant be blessed."" (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " God's Multiplication Table 'A little one shall become a thousand, and a small on..."

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                                                           God's Multiplication Table

"A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation. I, the Lord, will hasten it in its time."
                                                                                        ~ Isaiah 60:22

  "Works for the Lord often begin on a small scale, and they are none the worse for this. Feebleness educates faith, brings God near, and wins glory for His name. A mustard seed is the smallest among seeds, and yet it becomes a tree-like plant with branches, which lodge the birds of heaven. We may begin with one, and that "a little one," and yet it will "become a thousand." The Lord is great at the multiplication table. How often did He say to His lone servant, "I will multiply you!" Trust in the Lord.
  "A small one." Only one star shines out at first in the evening, but soon the sky is crowded with countless lights.
  "I, the Lord, will hasten it." It will be done all in due time. When the Lord hastens, His speed is glorious." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " From Every Sin He will..."

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                                                                      From Every Sin

                                               He will save His people from their sins.
                                                                                       ~ Matthew 1:21

  "Lord, save me from my sins. Save me from past sins, that the habit of them may not hold me captive. Save me from constitutional sins, that I may not be the slave of my own weaknesses. Save me from the sins that are continually under my eye, that I may not lose my horror of them. Save me from secret sins, sins unperceived by me. Save me from sudden and surprising sins: let me not be carried off by a rush of temptation. Let not any iniquity have dominion over me.
  You alone can do this. You know temptation, for You were tempted. You know sin, for You bore the weight of it. You can save me from sinning and save me when I have sinned. It is promised in Your very name that You will do this. Save me unto holiness of life, that the name of Jesus may be glorified in me." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Regulated Chastisement '..."

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                                                            Regulated Chastisement

                                                       "I will correct thee in measure."
                                                                               ~ Jeremiah 30:11 KJV

  "To be left uncorrected would be a fatal sign. As many as God tenderly loves, He rebukes and chastens: those for whom He has no esteem He allows to fatten themselves without fear, like bullocks for the slaughter. It is in love that our Heavenly Father uses the rod upon His children.
  Yet see, the correction is "in measure": He gives us love without measure, but chastisement "in measure." It is the measure of wisdom, the measure of sympathy, the measure of love, by which our chastisement is regulated. Far be it from us to rebel against appointments so divine.
  Lord, if You stand by to measure the bitter drops into my cup, it is for me cheerfully to take that cup and drink according to Your directions, saying, "May Your will be done."" (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Tears, then Joyful Harvest Those who sow in ..."

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                                                      Tears, then Joyful Harvest

                                         Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.
                                                                                        ~ Psalm 126:5

  "Weeping times are suitable for sowing: we do not want the ground to be too dry. The salt of prayerful tears will give the good seed a flavor, which will preserve it from the worm. Instead of stopping our sowing because of our weeping, let us redouble our efforts because the season is so propitious.
  Our heavenly seed could not fitly be sown laughing. Deep sorrow and concern for the souls of others are a far more fit accompaniment of godly teaching than levity.
  Come, then, my heart, sow on in your weeping, for you have the promise of a joyful harvest. You shall reap and see results of your labor. It shall come to you in so large a measure as to give you joy.
  When your eyes are dim with silver tears, think of the golden corn. Bear cheerfully the present toil and diappointment; for the harvest day will fully recompense you." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Holy Fear He who fears t..."

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                                                                            Holy Fear

                                       He who fears the commandment will be rewarded.
                                                                                     ~ Proverbs 13:13

  "Holy awe of God's Word is at a great discount. We accept the inspired Book as infallible and prove our esteem by our obedience. We have no terror of the Word, but we have a filial awe of it. We are not in fear of its penalties, because we have a fear of its commands.
  This holy fear of the commandment produces the restfulness of humility, which is far sweeter than the recklessness of pride. It becomes a guide to us in our movements, a drag when we are going downhill, and a stimulus when we are climbing it. The ungodly may ridicule our deep reverence for the Word of the Lord, but what of that? The prize of our high calling is a sufficient consolation for us. The rewards of obedience make us scorn the scorning of the scorner." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Sustained by Feeding 'As the living father sent Me, and I live because..."

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " One with Christ ..."

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                                                                               One with Christ

                                                     "Because I live, you will live also."
                                                                                          ~ John 14:19

  "Jesus has made the life of believers in Him as certain as His own. As sure as the Head lives, the members live also. His death has put away our transgressions and loosed the bonds that held us under the death sentence.
  Jesus has made the life of His people as eternal as His own. How can they die as long as He lives, seeing they are one with Him? When, under great temptation, you fear that you will one day fall by the hand of the enemy, let this reassure you. You will never lose your spiritual life, for it is hid with Christ in God. You do not doubt the immortality of the Lord; therefore, do not think that He will let you die, since you are one with Him. The argument for your life is His life, and of that you can have no fear. Therefore, rest in the living Lord." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Sustained by Feeding 'Be..."

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                                                                     Sustained by Feeding

"As the living father sent Me, and I live because of the Father, so he who feeds on Me will live because of Me."
                                                                                            ~ John 6:57

  "We live by virtue of our union with the Son of God. As God-man Mediator, the Lord Jesus lives by the self-existant Father who has sent Him; and in the same manner, we live by the Savior who has quickened us. He who is the source of our life is also the sustenance of it. On Jesus Himself we feed.
  This is set forth to us in the Lord's Supper, but it is actually enjoyed by us when we meditate upon our Lord, believe in Him with appropriating faith, take Him into ourselves by love, and assimilate Him by the power of the inner life. We are entreated to eat abundantly, and it will be to our infinite profit to do so when Jesus is our meat and our drink.
  Lord, thank You that what is a necessity of my new life is also its greatest delight. At this hour I feed on You." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Never Ashamed 'Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I wil..."

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                                                                        Never Ashamed

"Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in Heaven."
                                                                                     ~ Matthew 10:32

  "It is a great joy to me to confess my Lord. Whatever my faults may be, I am not ashamed of my Jesus.
  Sweet is the prospect that the text sets before me! Friends forsake and enemies exult, but the Lord does not disown His servant. My Lord will own me even here and give me new tokens of His favorable regard. But there comes a day when I must stand before the Father. What bliss to think that Jesus will confess me then! He will say, "This man truly trusted Me, and was willing to be reproached for My names's sake; and therefore I acknowledge him as Mine."
  It will be an honor beyond all honors for the Lord Jesus to confess us in the presence of the divine Majesty in the heavens. Never let me be ashamed to own my Lord. Shall I blush to own Him who promises to own me?" (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " A Triple Promise 'If My people who are called by My Name will humble th..."

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                                                                    A Triple Promise

"If My people who are called by My Name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land."
                                                                                  ~ 2 Chronicles 7:14

  "Called by the name of the Lord, we are nevertheless sinful men. What a mercy it is that our God is ready to forgive! Whenever we sin let us hasten to the mercy seat of our God, seeking pardon.
  We are to humble ourselves. Should we not be humbled by the fact that after receiving so much love, we still sin? Lord, we bow before You and own our grievous ingradtitude.
  We are to pray for mercy, cleansing, and deliverance from the power of sin. Lord, hear us even now, and shut not out our cry. In this prayer we are to seek the Lord's face. With this must go our own turning from evil, God cannot turn to us unless we turn from sin.
  Then comes the triple promise of hearing, pardon, and healing. Father, we pray You grant us these at once." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Mark of Covenant Grace The Lord your God will circumcise your heart and..."

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                                                                    Mark of Covenant Grace

The Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live.
                                                                                ~ Deuteronomy 30:6

  "Note the words, "The Lord your God." He alone can deal effectually with our hearts and take away their carnality. To make us love God with all our hearts and souls is a miracle of grace that only He can work. We must look to the Lord alone for this and never be satisfied with anything short of it.
  Note where this circumcision is wrought: it is not of the flesh, but of the spirit. It is the essential mark of the covenant of grace. We must see to it that we trust in no outward ritual, but are sealed in heart by the operation of the Holy Ghost.
  Note what the result is, "that you may live." To be carnally minded is death. In the overcoming of the flesh we find life and peace. Oh, that God may complete His gracious work upon us, that we may live unto Him." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Free to Travel 'I will strengthen them in the Lord, and ..."

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                                                                                   Free to Travel

"I will strengthen them in the Lord, and they shall walk up and down in His name," says the Lord.
                                                                                    ~Zechariah 10:12

  "This is a solace for sick saints who have grown faint and fear that they never rise from the bed of doubt and fear. But the great Physician can both remove the disease and take away the weakness that has come of it. Our strength is far better in God than in self. In ourselves it would be sadly limited, but in God it knows no bounds.
  When strength is given, the believer uses it. He walks up and down in the name of the Lord. What an enjoyment it is to walk after illness, and what a delight to be strong in the Lord after a season of weakness! We are free to travel at our ease throughout Immanual's land.
  Come, my heart, be no more sick and sorry; Jesus bids you be strong and walk with God in holy contemplation. Obey His word of love." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Open Door of Communion 'I have set before you an open doo..."

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                                                                    Open Door of Communion

              "I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it."
                                                                                    ~ Revelations 3:8

  "Saints who remain faithful to the truth of God, and live and die by the Word, have an open door before them.
  I will enter in by the open door of communion with God. Who shall say no? Jesus has removed my sin and given His righteousness, therefore I may freely enter.
  I have also before me an open door into the mysteries of the Word. I may enter into the deep things of God. No promise and no doctrine are locked up against me.
  An open door of access is before me in private, and an open door of usefulness in public. God will hear me; God will use me. Some may try to shut me up or shut me out, but all in vain.
  Soon shall I see an open door into heaven: then I shall go in unto my Lord and King, and be with God eternally shut in." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " What Sanctifies Our Offerings? The priest shall put some of the blood on the h..."

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                                                             What Sanctifies Our Offerings?

The priest shall put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of sweet incense before the Lord.
                                                                                       ~  Leviticus 4:7

  "The altar of incense is where saints present their prayers and praises, and it is delightful to think it is sprinkled with the blood of the Great Sacrifice. This is what makes our worship acceptable with Jehovah: He sees the blood of His Son, and therefore accepts our homage.
  Sin mingles even with our holy things; and our best repentance, faith, prayer, and thanksgiving could not be received of God were it not for the atoning sacrifice. "The blood" is the foundation of comfort and hope. It gives strength to prayer. It is "before the Lord," and therefore it ought to be before us. It is there to sanctify our offerings and gifts.
  So let us pray with confidence, since the Victim is offered, the merit has been pleaded, the blood is within the veil, and the prayers of believers must be sweet unto the Lord." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Never Alone You shall no long..."

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                                                                   Never Alone

                                           You shall no longer be termed Forsaken.
                                                                                          ~ Isaiah 62:4

  "An abyss of misery yawns in that word Forsaken. Forsaken by one who pledged his honor! Forsaken by a friend so long tried and trusted! Forsaken by a dear relative! Forsaken by all! This is woe indeed, yet it may be patiently borne if the Lord will take us up.
  What must it be to feel forsaken of God? Think of that bitterest of cries, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" (Matt. 27:46). Have we ever in any degree tasted the gall of forsaken in that sense? If so, let us beseech our Lord to save us from any repetition of so unspeakable a sorrow. May such darkness never return!
  The reverse of all this is that superlative word, Hephzibah, "the Lord delights in you." This turns weeping into dancing. Let those who dreamed that they were forsaken hear the Lord say, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."" (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Always First in Fellowship Go, tell His disciples - and Peter - that He is g..."

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                                                               Always First in Fellowship

Go, tell His disciples - and Peter - that He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you.
                                                                                            ~ Mark 16:7

  "Where He appointed to meet His disciples, there He would be. Jesus keeps His tryst. If He promises to meet us at the mercy seat, or in public worship, we may depend upon it that He will be there. We may stay away from the appointed meeting place, but He never does, "Where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there" (Matt. 18:20).
  Jesus is always first in fellowship: His heart is with His people, His delight is in them, He is never slow to meet them. In all fellowship He goes before us.
  He reveals Himself to those who come after Him, "There you will see Him." To see Him is to be filled with joy and peace. And we shall see Him, for He promises to come to those who believe in Him and He does everything according to His word of promise, "As He said to you."" (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " The Leadership of Our Guide 'However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He..."

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                                                           The Leadership of Our Guide

"However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth."
                                                                                          ~ John 16:13

  "Truth is like a vast cavern that we desire to enter, but we are not able to traverse alone. At the entrance it is clear and bright; but if we would go further and explore its innermost recesses, we must have a guide or we shall lose ourselves. The Holy Spirit, who knows all truth, is the appointed guide of all true believers, and He conducts them from one inner chamber to another, so that they behold the deep things of God, and His secret is made plain to them.
  What a promise! "All truth" we wish to learn, that we may not be one-sided and out of balance. We would not be willingly ignorant of any part of revelation, lest we should miss blessing or incur sin. The Spirit of God has come that He may guide us into all truth: let us with obedient hearts hear His words and follow His lead." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " At God's Bidding Then the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst ..."

Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

                                                                          At God's Bidding

Then the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many peoples, like dew from the Lord, like showers on the grass, that tarry for no man nor wait for the sons of men.
                                                                                       ~ Micah 5:7

  "If this be true of the literal Israel, much more is it true of the spiritual Israel, the believing people of God. When saints are what they should be, they are an incalculable blessing to those among whom they are scattered.
  They are as the dew; for in a quiet, unobtrusive manner they refresh those around them. Silently but effectually they minister to the life, growth, and joy of those who dwell with them. Little as individuals, they are, when united, all sufficient for the purposes of love that the Lord fulfills through them. Lord, make us like the dew!
  Godly people are as showers that come at God's bidding without man's leave and license. They work for God whether men desire it or not; they no more ask human permission than the rain does. Lord, make us thus boldly prompt and free in Your service, wherever our lot is cast." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " The Mighty Magnet 'And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw a..."

Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

                                                                    The Mighty Magnet

"And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself."
                                                                                          ~ John 12:32

  "Come, be encouraged. You fear that you cannot draw a congregation. Try the preaching of a crucified and risen Savior, for this is the greatest "draw" ever yet manifested among men. What drew you to Christ but Christ? What draws you to Him now but His own blessed self? Jesus has held you and will hold you even to the end. Why, then, doubt His power to draw others?
  No sort of man is beyond His drawing power. Old and young, rich and poor, ignorant and learned, all men shall feel the attractive force. Jesus is the one magnet. Let us not think of any other. Jesus Himself must draw men to Himself, and Jesus is quite equal to the work in every case. As workers for the Lord, work in His own way and draw by Christ, for then Christ will draw by you." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Reflectors of the Lord's Beauty As for me, I will see Your face in righte..."

Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

                                                                  Reflectors of the Lord's Beauty

As for me, I will see Your face in righteousness; I shall be satified when I awake in Your likeness.
                                                                                        ~ Psalm 17:15

  "Men of the world have their treasure in this world, but men of the world to come look higher and further.
  Our possession is twofold. We have God's presence here and His likeness hereafter. Here we behold the face of the Lord in righteousness, for we are justified in Christ Jesus. The glory of God in the face of Jesus yields us heaven below, and it will be to us the heaven of heavens above.
  But seeing does not end it: we are to be changed into that which we gaze upon. We shall sleep a while and then wake up to find ourselves as mirrors that reflect the beauties of our Lord. Faith sees God with a transforming look. The heart receives the image of Jesus into its own depths till the character of Jesus is imprinted on the soul. To see God and to be like Him - what more can I desire?" (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " Comfort En Route Home And Joseph said to his brethren, 'I am dying; but ..."

Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

                                                                   Comfort En Route Home

And Joseph said to his brethren, "I am dying; but God will surely visit you, and bring you out of this land to the land of which He swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob."
                                                                                      ~ Genesis 50:24

  "Egypt was never the same to Isreal after Joseph was dead, nor can the world again be to some of us what it was when our beloved ones were alive.

  But see how the pain of that sad death was alleviated! They had a promise that the living God would visit them. A visit from Jehovah! What a consolation! Lord, visit us this day; though indeed we are not worthy that You should come under our roof.
  But more was promised: the Lord would bring them out. They would find in Egypt a cold welcome when Joseph was dead, but it was not to be so forever; they would come out of it by a divine deliverance and march to the land of promise. We shall not weep here forever. We shall be called home to the Glory Land to join our dear ones." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions) 

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): " A Covenant He Remembers He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever..."

Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)

                                                              A Covenant He Remembers

He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant.
                                                                                       ~ Psalm  111:5

  "Those who fear God need not fear or want. Through all these long years the Lord has always found meat for His children, whether they  have been in the wilderness or by the brook Cherith. So we doubt not that He will continue to feed us till we want no more.
  As to the higher and greater blessings of the covenant of grace, He will never cease to supply them as our case demands. He is mindful that He made the covenant, and He is mindful to love us, keep us, and comfort us.
  Even when we are unmindful of God, He is graciously mindful of us. He cannot forget His Son who is the Surety of the Covenant, or His Holy Spirit who actively carries out the covenant, or His own honor, which is bound up with the covenant. Hence the foundation of God stands sure, and no believer shall lose his divine inheritance." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)