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)