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

March 4, 2011
                                                      Honor God

                                     "Those who  honor Me I will honor."
                                                           ~ 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 to honor the Lord, since He will honor me." (By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

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                                                    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

Sheol, the abyss: Hell

  "This word has its proper fulfillment in the Lord Jesus;but it applies also, with a 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.
  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 life, light, and liberty."
(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)

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                                 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



These here are God's secret helpers. Because
they do not ask for anything in return.

   "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)

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                                              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)