Rose Of Sharon
This rose represents Jesus, because He is our Rose of Sharon.
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)
Monday, February 13, 2012
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): February 13, 2012 Blessed in the Field Blessed shall you be in the country. ...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 13, 2012
Blessed in the Field
Blessed shall you be in the country.
~ Deuteronomy 28:3
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Because of Adam's sin, God cursed the ground that he plant seed in and told him that he would have to labor for everything that he needed to survive |
"How often has the Lord met us when we have been alone! The hedges and the trees can bear witness to our joy. We look for such blessedness again.
We go to the field to labor as Adam did; and since the curse fell on the soil through the sin of Adam the first, it is a great comfort to find a blessing through Adam the second.
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To this day we have to labor for the foods we eat. Because of this curse there are years that we have to go through famine. During this time the earth is being purged from all the evil and wickedness. |
We go to the field for exercise, happy in the belief that the Lord will bless that exercise, and give us health, which we will use to His glory.
We go to the field to study nature, and there is nothing in knowledge of the visible creation that may not be sanctified to the highest uses by the divine benediction.
We have at last to go to the field to bury our dead; but remember; we are blessed, whether weeping at the tomb, or sleeping in it."
(by: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Sunday, February 12, 2012
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): February 12, 2012 God Delights to Give The Lord said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him: "Lift your eyes now and look from the pl...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 12, 2012
God Delights to Give
The Lord said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him: "Lift your eyes now and look from the place where you are - northward, southward, eastward, and westward; for all the land which you see I give to you and your descendants forever."
~ Genesis 13:14-15
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| Keeping the peace! |
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Everything that we see is ours for keeping the peace. |
"A special blessing for a memorable occasion. Abram settled a family dispute, saying, "Let there be no strife between you and me, for we are brethren," and hence he received the blessing which belongs to peacemakers. The Lord and giver of peace delights to manifest His grace to those who seek peace and pursue it. If we desire closer communion with God, we must keep closer to the ways of peace.
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God's grace and beauty can be ours as well. |
Abram behaved very generously to his kinsman, giving him his choice of the land. If we deny ourselves for peace's sake, the Lord will more than make it up to us. All things are ours. When we please the Lord, He makes us to look everywhere and see all things our own, whether things present, or things to come. All are ours, and we are Christ's, and Christ is God's."
(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Saturday, February 11, 2012
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
A Word of Inspiration: Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon): February 11, 2012 Are the Children In? "I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessings on your offspring." ~ Isaiah 44:3 ...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 11, 2012
This is one of those promises concerning which the Lord will be inquired of. Should we not pray for our offspring? The great Father takes pleasure in the prayers of fathers and mothers."
Are the Children In?
"I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessings on your offspring."
~ Isaiah 44:3
"Our dear children have not the Spirit of God by nature as we plainly see. We see much in them that makes us fear as to their future, and this drives us to agonizing prayer. This verse should greatly encourage us. It follows upon the words, "Fear not, O Jacob, My servant," and it may well banish our fears.
The Lord will give His Spirit; will give it plentifully, pouring it out; will give it effectively, so that it shall be a real and eternal blessing. Under this divine outpouring our children shall come forward and "one will say, 'I am the Lord's; another will call himself by the name of Jacob."
This is one of those promises concerning which the Lord will be inquired of. Should we not pray for our offspring? The great Father takes pleasure in the prayers of fathers and mothers." (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 10, 2012 A Constant Witness You will be His witness to all men of what you have seen and heard. ~ Acts 22:15 ...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 10, 2012
"Paul was chosen to see and hear the Lord speaking to him out of heaven, but it was meant to have an influence upon others too. It is to Paul that Europe owes the gospel.
The Lord has revealed to us to be witnesses, and it is at our peril that we hide the precious revelation. First, we must see and hear, or we shall have nothing to tell of our testimony. It must be personal; it must be for Christ; it must be constant and all absorbing; we are to be this above all other things, and to the exclusion of many other matters. Our witness must not be to a select few who will cheerfully receive us; but to "all men."
A Constant Witness
You will be His witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.
~ Acts 22:15
"Paul was chosen to see and hear the Lord speaking to him out of heaven, but it was meant to have an influence upon others too. It is to Paul that Europe owes the gospel. The Lord has revealed to us to be witnesses, and it is at our peril that we hide the precious revelation. First, we must see and hear, or we shall have nothing to tell of our testimony. It must be personal; it must be for Christ; it must be constant and all absorbing; we are to be this above all other things, and to the exclusion of many other matters. Our witness must not be to a select few who will cheerfully receive us; but to "all men." The text before us is a command and a promise, and we must not miss it - "You will be His witness." Lord, fulfill this word to me also!"
(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 9, 2012 The Dross Purged "I will bring the one-third through the fire, will refine them as silver is fined, and test them as gol...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 9, 2012
The fire only refines, it does not destroy. We are to be brought through the fire, not left in it. The Lord values His people as silver, and therefore He is at pains to purge away their dross. If we are wise, we will welcome the refining process.
The Dross Purged
"I will bring the one-third through the fire, will refine them as silver is fined, and test them as gold is tested. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, 'This is My people,' and each one will say, 'The Lord is my God..'"
~ Zechariah 13:9
"Grace transmutes us into precious metal, and then the fire and the furnace follow as a necessary consequence. Would we sooner be accounted worthless that we might enjoy repose, like the stones of the field? No, Lord, we will gladly be cast into the furnace rather than be cast out from Your presence!
The fire only refines, it does not destroy. We are to be brought through the fire, not left in it. The Lord values His people as silver, and therefore He is at pains to purge away their dross. If we are wise, we will welcome the refining process. O Lord, You test us indeed! we are ready to melt under the fierceness of the flame. Still, this is Your way and Your way is best. Sustain us under the trial and complete the process of our purifying, and we will be Yours forever."
(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 8, 2012
"There are times when we feel that we must go down unless we have a very special support. Here we have it. God's right hand is a grand thing to lean upon. Mind, it is not only His hand, but His right hand: His power united with skill; His power where it is most dexterous. This is not all, "I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." That hand, which He uses to maintain His holiness and to execute His royal sentences, shall be stretched out to hold up His trusting ones. The man whom God upholds, devils cannot throw down.
Joyful Security
"I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
~ Isaiah 41:10
"There are times when we feel that we must go down unless we have a very special support. Here we have it. God's right hand is a grand thing to lean upon. Mind, it is not only His hand, but His right hand: His power united with skill; His power where it is most dexterous. This is not all, "I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." That hand, which He uses to maintain His holiness and to execute His royal sentences, shall be stretched out to hold up His trusting ones. The man whom God upholds, devils cannot throw down. Weak may be our feet, but almighty is God's right hand. Rough may be the road, but Omnipotence is our upholding. We may boldly go forward. We shall not fall. God will not withdraw His strength, for His righteousness is there as well: He will be faithful to His promise."
(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 7, 2012 Return from Backsliding If you return to the Almighty, you will be built up. ...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 7, 2012
"Has sin pulled you down? Has the hand of the Lord gone out against you, so that you are broken in spirit? The first thing to do is return to the Lord.
See what a promise invites you! You shall be "built up." None but the Almighty can restore the tottering walls of your condition; but He can and He will do it if you return to Him. Do not delay. Hearty confession will ease you and humble faith will console you. Do this, and all will be well."
Return from Backsliding
If you return to the Almighty, you will be built up.
~ Job 22:23
"Has sin pulled you down? Has the hand of the Lord gone out against you, so that you are broken in spirit? The first thing to do is return to the Lord. With deep repentance and sincere faith, find your way back to Him. It is your duty, for you have turned away from Him whom you professed to serve. It is your wisdom, for you cannot strive against Him and prosper. It is your immediate necessity, for what He has done is nothing compared to what He may do in the way of chastisement.
See what a promise invites you! You shall be "built up." None but the Almighty can restore the tottering walls of your condition; but He can and He will do it if you return to Him. Do not delay. Hearty confession will ease you and humble faith will console you. Do this, and all will be well."(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 6, 2012 Blessings in the City Because you obey the voice of the Lord your God: "Blessed shall you be in the city." ~ Deuteronomy...
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 6, 2012
Blessings in the City
Because you obey the voice of the Lord your God: "Blessed shall you be in the city."
~ Deuteronomy 28:2-3
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In the city there is the fear of worry and the battle to fight temptation. |
"The city is full of noise and bustle: many are its temptations and worries. But to go there with the divine blessing takes off the edge of its difficulty, to remain there with that blessing is to find pleasure in its duties, and strength equal to its demands.
A blessing in the city may not make us great, but it will keep us good; it may not make us rich, but it will preserve us honest. Whatever your job, the city will afford us opportunities for usefulness. We might prefer the quiet of a country life; but if called to town, we may certainly prefer it because there is room for our energies.
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The blessing of the Lord. To over come worry and the temptations of the world. |
Today let us expect good things because of this promise, and let our prayer be to have an open ear to the voice of the Lord, and a ready hand to execute His bidding. There is great reward in keeping His commandments."
(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Faith's Checkbook (By: C.H. Spurgeon)
February 5, 2012
"My own sight of the precious blood is for my comfort, but it is the Lord's sight of it that secures my safety. Even when I am unable to behold it, the Lord sees it and passes over me.
Justice Satisfied
"When I see the blood, I will pass over you."
~ Exodus 12:13
"My own sight of the precious blood is for my comfort, but it is the Lord's sight of it that secures my safety. Even when I am unable to behold it, the Lord sees it and passes over me. The Lord sees the deeper meaning, the infinite fullness of all that is meant by the death of His Son. He beheld Creation in its progress, and said, "It is very good;" but what does He say of redemption in its completeness? None can tell His delight in Jesus, His rest in the sweet savor which Jesus presented when He offered Himself without spot unto God.
Now rest we in calm security. We have God's Sacrifice and God's Word to create in us a sense of perfect security. He will pass over us, because He spared not our glorious Substitute. Justice joins hands with love to provide everlasting salvation for all the blood-besprinkled ones."
(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
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