Friday, May 04, 2012
Faith's Check Book, Daily
Entry
C. H. Spurgeon
Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall,
I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me.
(Micah 7:8)
This may
express the feelings of a man or woman downtrodden and oppressed. Our enemy may
put out our light for a season. There is sure hope for us in the Lord; and if
we are trusting in Him and holding fast our integrity, our season of
downcasting and darkness will soon be over. The insults of the foe are only for
a moment. The Lord will soon turn their laughter into lamentation and our
sighing into singing.
What if
the great enemy of souls should for a while triumph over us, as he has
triumphed over better men than we are; yet let us take heart, for we shall
overcome him before long. We shall rise from our fall, for our God has not
fallen, and He will lift us up. We shall not abide in darkness, although for
the moment we sit in it; for our Lord is the fountain of light, and He will
soon bring us a joyful day. Let us not despair or even doubt. One turn of the
wheel, and the lowest will be at the top. Woe unto those who laugh now, for
they shall mourn and weep when their boasting is turned into everlasting
contempt. But blessed are all holy mourners, for they shall be divinely
comforted.
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