Rose Of Sharon
This rose represents Jesus, because He is our Rose of Sharon.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): March 6, 2012 Guardian of the Fatherless In You the fatherless finds mercy. ...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
March 6, 2012
"This is an excellent reason for casting away all other confidences and relying upon the Lord alone. When a child is orphaned, or a man loses every object of dependence, he may cast himself upon the living God and find in Him all that he needs.
Some children who have fathers are not much better off because of them, but the fatherless with God are rich. Better to have God and no other friend than all the patrons on the earth and no God. So long as the Lord remains he fountain of mercy to us, we re not truly orphaned. Let fatherless children plead the gracious word for this morning, and let all who have been bereaved o visible support do the same. Lord, let me find mercy in You! The more needy and helpless I am, the more confidently do I appeal to Your loving heart."
Guardian of the Fatherless
In You the fatherless finds mercy.
~ H0sea 14:3
"This is an excellent reason for casting away all other confidences and relying upon the Lord alone. When a child is orphaned, or a man loses every object of dependence, he may cast himself upon the living God and find in Him all that he needs. Some children who have fathers are not much better off because of them, but the fatherless with God are rich. Better to have God and no other friend than all the patrons on the earth and no God. So long as the Lord remains he fountain of mercy to us, we re not truly orphaned. Let fatherless children plead the gracious word for this morning, and let all who have been bereaved o visible support do the same. Lord, let me find mercy in You! The more needy and helpless I am, the more confidently do I appeal to Your loving heart."(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Monday, March 5, 2012
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): March 5, 2012 Home Blessings He blesses the home of the just. ...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
March 5, 2012
Home Blessings
He blesses the home of the just.
~ Proverbs 3:33
"He fears the Lord, and therefore he comes under His divine protection. His home is an abode of love, a school of holy training, and a place of heavenly light. Therefore the Lord blesses his habitation. It may be a humble cottage or a lordly mansion; but the Lord's blessing comes because of the character of the inhabitant, not because of the size of the dwelling.
That house is most blessed where the master and mistress are God-fearing people; but a son or daughter or even a servant may bring a blessing on a whole household. The Lord often preserves; prospers, and provides for a family for the sake of one or two n it who are "just" persons in His esteem, because is grace has made them so. Let us have Jesus for our constant guest and then we shall be blessed indeed."
(By: Charles H. Spureon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
March 4, 2012
"Do I make the honor of God the great object of my life and the rule of my conduct? If so,He will honor me. I may not receive honor from man, but God will Himself put honor upon me.
Honor God
"Those who honor Me I will Honor."
~ 1 Samuel 2:30
"Do I make the honor of God the great object of my life and the rule of my conduct? If so,He will honor me. I may not receive honor from man, but God will Himself put honor upon me. Eli did not honor the Lord by ruling his household well, and his sons had not honored the Lord by their behavior. Therefore the Lord did not honor them, but took the high priesthood out of their family and made young Samuel to be ruler instead of any of their line.
If I would have my family ennobled, I must honor the Lord in all things. God may allow the wicked to win worldly honors, but the dignity, glory and honor which He Himself gives, He reserves for those who take care to honor Him.
Let me think what I can do this day o honor he Lord, since He will honor 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): March 3, 012 Not Left to Perish You will not leave my soul in Sheol, nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. ~ Psalm 16:10 ...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
March 3, 012
"This word has its proper fulfillment in the Lord Jesus; but it applies also, with variation, to all who are in Him. The general meaning, rather than the specific application, is that to which we would call our readers' thoughts.
Not Left to Perish
You will not leave my soul in Sheol, nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.
~ Psalm 16:10
"This word has its proper fulfillment in the Lord Jesus; but it applies also, with variation, to all who are in Him. The general meaning, rather than the specific application, is that to which we would call our readers' thoughts. We may descend very low in spirit till we seem to be plunged in the abyss of hell, but we shall not be left there. We may appear to be at death's door in heart and soul, but we cannot remain there. We may go very low; we may stay in the lowest dungeon of doubt for a while, but we shall not perish there.
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| Sheol (The abyss) |
The star of hope is still in the sky when the night is blackest. The Lord will not forget us and hand us over to the enemy. Let us rest in hope. Out of death, and darkness, and despair we shall yet arise to lie, light, and liberty."
(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Sunday, March 4, 2012
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): March 2, 2012 Giving without a Whisper "When you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
March 2, 2012
"Let us hide away our charity, yes, hide it even from ourselves. Give so often and so much as a matter of course that you no more take note that you have helped the poor than that you have eaten your regular meals. Do your alms without even whispering to yourself, "How generous I am!" Do not attempt to reward yourself so. Leave the matter with God, who never fails to see, to record, and to reward.
Blessed is the man who is busy in secret with his kindness: he finds a special joy in His unknown benevolences. This is the bread which, eaten by stealth, is sweeter than the banquets of kings. How can I indulge myself today with this delightful luxury?
Giving without a Whisper
"When you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly."
~ Matthew 6:3-4
"Let us hide away our charity, yes, hide it even from ourselves. Give so often and so much as a matter of course that you no more take note that you have helped the poor than that you have eaten your regular meals. Do your alms without even whispering to yourself, "How generous I am!" Do not attempt to reward yourself so. Leave the matter with God, who never fails to see, to record, and to reward.
Blessed is the man who is busy in secret with his kindness: he finds a special joy in His unknown benevolences. This is the bread which, eaten by stealth, is sweeter than the banquets of kings. How can I indulge myself today with this delightful luxury? The Lord Himself will personally see to the rewarding of the secret giver of alms. This will be in His own way and time, and He will choose the very best."
(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): March 1, 2012 Joy for the Cast Out "Hear the word of the Lord, you who tremble at His word: 'Your brethren who hated you, who cast you ou...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
March 1, 2012
"Possibly this verse may not apply to one in a thousand of readers, but the Lord cheers that one in such words as these. Let us pray for all who are cast out wrongfully from the society that they love. May the Lord appear to their joy!
The appearing of the Lord for them is the hope of His persecuted people. He appears as the advocate and defender of His elect, and when He does so, it means a clear deliverance for the God-fearing, and shame for their oppressors. Lord, fulfill this word!"
Joy for the Cast Out
"Hear the word of the Lord, you who tremble at His word: 'Your brethren who hated you, who cast you out for My name's sake, said, "Let the Lord be glorified, that we may see your joy. But they shall be ashamed.'"
~ Isaiah 66:5
"Possibly this verse may not apply to one in a thousand of readers, but the Lord cheers that one in such words as these. Let us pray for all who are cast out wrongfully from the society that they love. May the Lord appear to their joy! The text applies to truly gracious men who were cast out because of their fidelity and their holiness. This must have been very bitter to them, especially because their casting out was done in the name of religion and professedly with the view of glorifying God. How much is done for the devil in the name of God!
The appearing of the Lord for them is the hope of His persecuted people. He appears as the advocate and defender of His elect, and when He does so, it means a clear deliverance for the God-fearing, and shame for their oppressors. Lord, fulfill this word!"(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): February 29, 2012 What Follows Us Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. ~ Psalm 23:6 "A devout poet si...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 29, 2012
This day comes but once in four years. Goodness and mercy, like two guards, have followed us from day to day, and as this out-of-the-way day is one of the days of our life, the two guardian angels will be with us today also.
What Follows Us
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.
~ Psalm 23:6
"A devout poet sings:
Lord, when Thou
Puttest in my time a day, as Thou dost now
Unknown in other years, grant, I entreat,
Such grace illumine it, that whatever its phase
It add to holiness, and lengthen praise!
This day comes but once in four years. Goodness and mercy, like two guards, have followed us from day to day, and as this out-of-the-way day is one of the days of our life, the two guardian angels will be with us today also.
Goodness to supply our needs, and mercy to blot out our sins - these shall attend our every step this day and every day till days shall be no more. By inventiveness of love let us make this twenty-ninth of February a day to be remembered forever."
(By: Charles H. Surgeon ~ 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): February 28, 2012 Real Estate in Heaven Knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven. ~ Hebrews 10:...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 28, 2012
"Our substance here is very unsubstantial. But God has given us a promise of real estate in the glory-land, and that promise comes to our hearts with such certainty that we know in ourselves that we have an enduring substance there. Yes, we have it even now. We have the title deed of heaven, we have the earnest of it, we have the first fruits of it. We have heaven in price, promise, and in principle.
Should not that thought console you in present losses? Our finances we may lose, but our treasure is safe; for our Savior lives, and the place that He has prepared for us abides. There is a better land, a better substance, a better promise; and all this comes to us by a better covenant. So let us be in better spirits, and say unto the Lord, "Every day will I bless You; and praise Your name forever.""
Real Estate in Heaven
Knowing that you have a better and an enduring possession for yourselves in heaven.
~ Hebrews 10:34
"Our substance here is very unsubstantial. But God has given us a promise of real estate in the glory-land, and that promise comes to our hearts with such certainty that we know in ourselves that we have an enduring substance there. Yes, we have it even now. We have the title deed of heaven, we have the earnest of it, we have the first fruits of it. We have heaven in price, promise, and in principle.
Should not that thought console you in present losses? Our finances we may lose, but our treasure is safe; for our Savior lives, and the place that He has prepared for us abides. There is a better land, a better substance, a better promise; and all this comes to us by a better covenant. So let us be in better spirits, and say unto the Lord, "Every day will I bless You; and praise Your name forever.""(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): February 27, 2012 Steadfast Trustfulness He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. ~ Psalm 112...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 27, 2012
"Suspense is dreadful, and when we have no news from home we often grow anxious. Faith is the cure for this condition: the Lord, by His Spirit, settles the mind inholy serenity, and all ear is gone for the future and the present.
Let the mrrow be what it may, our God is the God of tomorrow. Whatever events may have happened, which to us are unknown,our Jehovah is God of the unknown as well as the known. We are deterined to trust the Lod, come what may. If the very worst should happen, our God is still the greatet and best. Therefore will we not fear."
Steadfast Trustfulness
He will not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
~ Psalm 112:7
"Suspense is dreadful, and when we have no news from home we often grow anxious. Faith is the cure for this condition: the Lord, by His Spirit, settles the mind inholy serenity, and all ear is gone for the future and the present. The steafastness of heart spoken of by th psalmist must be diligently sought afer. It is the general condition of unwavering trustfulness in God, the confidence tha we have in Him that He will neither do us ill, nor suffer anone else to harm us.
Let the mrrow be what it may, our God is the God of tomorrow. Whatever events may have happened, which to us are unknown,our Jehovah is God of the unknown as well as the known. We are deterined to trust the Lod, come what may. If the very worst should happen, our God is still the greatet and best. Therefore will we not fear."(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): February 26, 2012 Truth Established The truthful lip shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. ~ Proverb 12:1...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 26, 2012
"Truth wears well. Time tests it, but I endures. If, then, I have spoken the truth, and have for the present to suffer for it, I must be content to wait. If I believe the truth of God and declare it, I may meet with much opposition, but I need not fear, for ultimately the truth must prevail.
The triumph of falsehood is temporary. "A lying tongue is but for a moment" (v. 19). On the other hand, how worthy of an immortal being is the defense of that truth which can never change; the everlasting gospel, which is established in the immutable truth of an unchanging God! He who speaks the truth of God will put to shame all the devils in hell.
Truth Established
The truthful lip shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
~ Proverb 12:19
"Truth wears well. Time tests it, but I endures. If, then, I have spoken the truth, and have for the present to suffer for it, I must be content to wait. If I believe the truth of God and declare it, I may meet with much opposition, but I need not fear, for ultimately the truth must prevail.
The triumph of falsehood is temporary. "A lying tongue is but for a moment" (v. 19). On the other hand, how worthy of an immortal being is the defense of that truth which can never change; the everlasting gospel, which is established in the immutable truth of an unchanging God! He who speaks the truth of God will put to shame all the devils in hell. Ensure you're on the side of truth in all things, both in small things and great; but especially on the side of Him by whom grace and truth have come among men!"
(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 25, 2012
"This literal promise to Israel belongs spiritually o the seed after the Spirit, namely, to all believers.If we live u o our privileges, we shal live unto God so clearly and distinctly, that men shall see that we are set apar for holy service and shall nme us the priests of the Lord. We may work or trade, as others do, and yet we may be solely and wholly th ministering servants of God.
This being our one aim, we may leave distracting concerns to those who have no higher calling. They may manage politics, puzzle out financial problems, and discuss science; but we will give ourselves unto such service a becomes those who, like the Lord Jesus, are ordained to a perpetual priesthood.
Set Apart
"You shall be named the priests of the Lord."
~ Isaiah 61:6
"This literal promise to Israel belongs spiritually o the seed after the Spirit, namely, to all believers.If we live u o our privileges, we shal live unto God so clearly and distinctly, that men shall see that we are set apar for holy service and shall nme us the priests of the Lord. We may work or trade, as others do, and yet we may be solely and wholly th ministering servants of God.
This being our one aim, we may leave distracting concerns to those who have no higher calling. They may manage politics, puzzle out financial problems, and discuss science; but we will give ourselves unto such service a becomes those who, like the Lord Jesus, are ordained to a perpetual priesthood. Accepting this honorable promise as involving a sacred duty, let us put on the vestments of holiness, and minister before the Lord all day long."
(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): February 24, 2012 Hear So As to Be Heard "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be do...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 24, 2012
"Note that we must hear Jesus speak if we expect Him to hear us speak. If e have no ear for Christ, He will have no ear for us.
Do we humbly desire to be intercessors for the church and the world, an desire to be able to have what we desire of the Lord? Then we must bow our ear to His vice and treasure up His words and carefully obey them."
Hear So As to Be Heard
"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you."
~ John 15:7
"Note that we must hear Jesus speak if we expect Him to hear us speak. If e have no ear for Christ, He will have no ear for us. Moreover, what is heard must remain; it must live in us, it must abide in our character as a force and a power.
If our Lord's words are received and abide in us, what a boundless field of privilege is opened up to us! We are to have our will in prayer, because e have already surrendered our will to the Lord's command. Thus are Elijahs rained to handle the keys of heaven, and lock or loose the clouds.
Do we humbly desire to be intercessors for the church and the world, an desire to be able to have what we desire of the Lord? Then we must bow our ear to His vice and treasure up His words and carefully obey them."(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Thursday, February 23, 2012
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): February 23, 2012 Unbroken Fellowship Is Essential "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it s...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 23, 2012
"To abide in Jesus is never to quit Him for anther love, but to remain in living, loving, conscious union with Him. The branch is not only ever near the stem, but ever receiving life and fruitfulness from it. The hart must remain in love,the mind must be rooted in faith, the hope must be cemented to the Word, the whole man must be joined unto the Lord. Carte blanche can only be given to one whose very lie is, "Not I, but Christ live in m." You who break your fellowship, what power you lose! If you would be mighty in your pleadings, the Lord Himself must abide in you, and you in Him."
Unbroken Fellowship Is Essential
"If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you."
~ John 15:7
"To abide in Jesus is never to quit Him for anther love, but to remain in living, loving, conscious union with Him. The branch is not only ever near the stem, but ever receiving life and fruitfulness from it. "Ask what you desire" is for Enochs who walk with God, for Johns who lie in the Lord's bosom, for those whose union with Christ leads to constant communion.
The hart must remain in love,the mind must be rooted in faith, the hope must be cemented to the Word, the whole man must be joined unto the Lord. Carte blanche can only be given to one whose very lie is, "Not I, but Christ live in m." You who break your fellowship, what power you lose! If you would be mighty in your pleadings, the Lord Himself must abide in you, and you in Him."(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): February 22, 2012 Past Deliverance Encourages Faith David said, "The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of t...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 22, 2012
Come, then, let us recall the Lord's former loving-kindnesses. Will He not again save us? We are sure He will. As David ran to meet his foe, so will we. The Lord has been with us, He is with us, and He has said, "I will never leave you, nor forsake you." Why do we tremble? God is the same, and His honor is as much concerned in the one case as in the other. He did not save us from the beasts of the forest to let a giant kill us. Le us be of good courage."
Past Deliverance Encourages Faith
David said, "The Lord who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine."
~ 1 Samuel 17:37
"This is not promise if we consider only the word, but it is truly so as to it sense;for David spoke a word, which the Lord endorsed by making true. He argued from past deliverance's that he should receive help in a new danger. The Lord's former dealings with His believing people will be repeated.
Come, then, let us recall the Lord's former loving-kindnesses. Will He not again save us? We are sure He will. As David ran to meet his foe, so will we. The Lord has been with us, He is with us, and He has said, "I will never leave you, nor forsake you." Why do we tremble? God is the same, and His honor is as much concerned in the one case as in the other. He did not save us from the beasts of the forest to let a giant kill us. Le us be of good courage."(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): February 21, 2012 Blessing on Littleness He will bless those who fear the Lord, both small and great. ...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 21, 2012
"This is a word of cheer to those who are of humble station. God cares for the small thing in creation, and even regards sparrows in their lighting upon the ground. Nothing is small to God, for He makes use f insignificant agents for the accomplishment of His purposes.
Blessing on Littleness
He will bless those who fear the Lord, both small and great.
~ Psalm 115:13
"This is a word of cheer to those who are of humble station. God cares for the small thing in creation, and even regards sparrows in their lighting upon the ground. Nothing is small to God, for He makes use f insignificant agents for the accomplishment of His purposes. Among those who fear the Lord there are little and great. Some are babes, and others are giants. But all are blessed. Little faith is blessed faith. Trembling hop is blessed hope. Every grace of the Holy Spirit, even though it be only in the bud, bears a blessing within it. Moreover, the Lord Jesus bought both the small ad the great with the same precious blood, and He has engage to preserve the lambs as well as the full-grown he. No mother overlooks her child because it is little; the smaller it is, the more tenderly does she nurse it."
(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Monday, February 20, 2012
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): February 20, 2012 Continual Guidance The Lord will guide you continually. ...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 20, 2012
"Have you lost your way? Are you entangled in a dark wood, unable to find your path? Stand still, and see the salvation of God. He knows the way, and He will direct you if your cry unto Him.
But this promise is only for those who extend their souls to the hungry (v.10). If we show a tender care for our fellow man, then will the Lord attend to our necessities and make Himself our continual Guide. Jesus is the Leader not of misers, but of the kind and tenderhearted. Such persons are pilgrims who shall never miss their way."
Continual Guidance
The Lord will guide you continually.
~ Isaiah 58:11
"Have you lost your way? Are you entangled in a dark wood, unable to find your path? Stand still, and see the salvation of God. He knows the way, and He will direct you if your cry unto Him. Every day brings its own perplexity. How sweet to feel that the guidance of the Lord is continual! If we abstain from self-will, He will direct every step of our road, every hour of the day, every day of the year of our life.
But this promise is only for those who extend their souls to the hungry (v.10). If we show a tender care for our fellow man, then will the Lord attend to our necessities and make Himself our continual Guide. Jesus is the Leader not of misers, but of the kind and tenderhearted. Such persons are pilgrims who shall never miss their way."(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 19, 2012
"There is a limit to affliction. God sends it and God removes it. Remember that our grief will surely and finally end when this earthly life is over. Let us quietly wait, and patiently endure the will of the Lord till He comes. 
Meanwhile, our Father in heaven takes away the rod when His design in using it is fully served. Or, if the affliction is sent for testing us, that our graces may glorify God, it will end when the Lord has made us bear witness to His praise.
There may even today be "a great calm." We may, before many hours are past, be just as happy as now we are sorrowful. It is not hard for the Lord to turn night into day. He who sends the clouds can just as easily clear the skies. Let us be of good cheer. Let us sing Hallelujah in anticipation."
Better Farther On
"Though I have afflicted you, I will afflict you no more."
~ Nahum 1:12
"There is a limit to affliction. God sends it and God removes it. Remember that our grief will surely and finally end when this earthly life is over. Let us quietly wait, and patiently endure the will of the Lord till He comes. 
Meanwhile, our Father in heaven takes away the rod when His design in using it is fully served. Or, if the affliction is sent for testing us, that our graces may glorify God, it will end when the Lord has made us bear witness to His praise.
There may even today be "a great calm." We may, before many hours are past, be just as happy as now we are sorrowful. It is not hard for the Lord to turn night into day. He who sends the clouds can just as easily clear the skies. Let us be of good cheer. Let us sing Hallelujah in anticipation."(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): February 18, 2012 God Will Answer He will fulfill the desire of whose who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them. ~ Psalm 14...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 18, 2012
"His own Spirit has wrought this desire in us, and therefore He will answer our cry. Those who fear Him are men under the holiest influence and, therefore, their desire is to glorify God, and enjoy Him forever. Like Daniel, they are men of desires, and the Lord will cause them to realize their aspirations.
God-fearing men desire to be holy, useful, and a blessing to others, so as to honor their Lord. They desire supplies for their need, help under burdens, guidance in perplexity, deliverance in distress; and sometimes this desire is so strong, and their case so pressing, that they cry out in agony, and then the Lord does all that is needful according to this Word and saves them.
God Will Answer
He will fulfill the desire of whose who fear Him; He also will hear their cry and save them.
~ Psalm 145:19
"His own Spirit has wrought this desire in us, and therefore He will answer our cry. Those who fear Him are men under the holiest influence and, therefore, their desire is to glorify God, and enjoy Him forever. Like Daniel, they are men of desires, and the Lord will cause them to realize their aspirations.
God-fearing men desire to be holy, useful, and a blessing to others, so as to honor their Lord. They desire supplies for their need, help under burdens, guidance in perplexity, deliverance in distress; and sometimes this desire is so strong, and their case so pressing, that they cry out in agony, and then the Lord does all that is needful according to this Word and saves them. Yes, if we fear God, we have nothing else to fear; if we cry to the Lord, our salvation is certain."
(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute devotions)
Friday, February 17, 2012
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): February 17, 2012 God Can Make You Strong Be strong, and do not let your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded! ~ 2 Chronicles 1...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 17, 2012
God Can Make You Strong
Be strong, and do not let your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded!
~ 2 Chronicles 15:7
"God did great things for King Asa and Judah, yet they were a feeble folk. Their feet were tottering in the ways of the Lord, and their hearts hesitating, so that they had to be warned that the Lord would be with them, but if they forsook Him He would leave them. The Lord's design was to confirm them in His way, and make them strong in righteousness. So ought it to be with us. God deserves to be served with all the energy of which we are capable.
If the service of God is worth anything, it is worth everything. We shall find our best reward in the Lord's work if we do it with determined diligence. Our labor is not in vain in the Lord, and we know it. Half-hearted work will bring no reward, but when we throw our whole soul into the cause, we shall see prosperity."
(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Thursday, February 16, 2012
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): February 16, 2012 You Deal with God "I will not execute the fierceness of My anger; I will not again destroy Ephraim. For I am God, and n...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 16, 2012
No human being could have patience with you: you would have wearied out an angel, as you have wearied your sorrowing father, but God is longsuffering. Come and try Him at once. Confess, believe, and turn from your evil way, and you shall be saved."
You Deal with God
"I will not execute the fierceness of My anger; I will not again destroy Ephraim. For I am God, and not man."
~ Hosea 11:9
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Sin squeezes the life out of you! |
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The stepping stones that lead you down the path to Christ! |
"The Lord thus makes known His sparing mercies. It may be that you are under heavy displeasure, and everything threatens your speedy doom. Let the text hold you up from despair. The Lord invites you to consider your ways and confess your sins. If He had been man, He would long ago have cut you off.
You rightly judge that He is angry, but He keeps not His anger forever: if you turn from sin to Jesus, God will turn from wrath. Because God is God, and not man, there is still forgiveness for you, even though you may be steeped up to your throat in iniquity.
No human being could have patience with you: you would have wearied out an angel, as you have wearied your sorrowing father, but God is longsuffering. Come and try Him at once. Confess, believe, and turn from your evil way, and you shall be saved."(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): February 15, 2012 Ever Mindful The Lord has been mindful of us; He will bless us. ...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 15, 2012
Ever Mindful
The Lord has been mindful of us; He will bless us.
~ Psalm 115:12
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He watches over the whole world to guard His Children from the evils of this world. It is our own choices that hinders us from His total and complete protection. Because God gave of freedom of choice, He has to stand back and watch us go through things that we wouldn't have to if we were under His complete protection. |
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He watches over us like a shepherd watches over his herd of sheep. |
"I can set my seal to that first sentence. Yes, Jehovah has thought of us, provided for us, comforted us, delivered us, and guided us. In all the movements of His providence He has been mindful of us, never overlooking us. His mind has been full of us - that is the other form of the word "mindful." This has been the case all along, without a single break.
The next sentence is a logical inference from the former one. Since God is unchangeable, He will continue to be mindful of us in the future, as He has been in the past; and His mindfulness is tantamount to blessing us. The very indistinctness of the promise indicates its infinite reach. He will bless us after His own divine manner, and that forever and ever. Therefore, let us each say, "Bless the Lord, O my soul!""
(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): February 14, 2012 Care of Our Feet He will guard the feet of His saints. ...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 14, 2012
He will keep our feet from swelling and blistering because of the roughness and length of the way.
Care of Our Feet
He will guard the feet of His saints.
~ 1 Samuel 2:9
"The way is slippery, and our feet are feeble, but the Lord will Himself be our guardian.
He will keep our feet from falling so that we do not defile our garments or wound our souls.
He will keep our feet from wandering so that we do not go into paths of error or ways of folly.
He will keep our feet from swelling and blistering because of the roughness and length of the way. He will keep our feet from wounds: our shoes shall be iron and brass, so that even if we tread on the edge of the sword or on deadly serpents, we shall be safe.
He will also pluck our feet out of the net. We shall not be entangled by the deceit of crafty foes.
With such a promise as this, let us run without weariness, and walk without fear. He who keeps our feet will do it effectually."
(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
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