The worldling's trash!

(Mary Winslow)

"We have a priceless inheritance--an inheritance that is reserved in    Heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay!" 1 Peter 1:4

God will not put us off with the worldling's trash. He has higher enjoyments for His children!   

No weeping in Heaven! Blessed be God for the hope He has given us beyond this scene of sin and sorrow. Let us arise, and travel on!   

"Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory!" Colossians 3:2-4

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Daily Promises

Blue Letter Bible
June 30, 2012

                         As far as the east is from the west, [so] far hath he removed our transgressions from us.                         (Psalms 103:12)


My prayer: Father, I stand in complete amazement of Your unrelenting love for Your children. Thank You for the blood of Your Son and the eternal grace that You pour out upon us. It seems so unbelievable that You choose to remove and forget our many transgressions against you. Yet You do just that! Make us worthy of Your remarkable mercy and grace.

Back, Then Forward

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Faith's Check Book, Daily Entry

C. H. Spurgeon

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June 30

Back, Then Forward

Nevertheless I will remember my covenant with thee in the days of thy youth, and I will establish unto thee an everlasting covenant. (Ezekiel 16:60)

Notwithstanding our sins, the Lord is still faithful in His love to us. He looks back. See how He remembers those early days of ours when He took us into covenant with Himself, and we gave ourselves over to Him. Happy days those! The Lord does not twit us with them and charge us with being insincere. No, He looks rather to His covenant with us than to our covenant with Him. There was no hypocrisy in that sacred compact, on His part, at any rate. How gracious is the Lord thus to look back in love!
He looks forward also. He is resolved that the covenant shall not fail. If me do not stand to it, He does. He solemnly declares, "I will establish unto thee an everlasting covenant." He has no mind to draw back from His promises. Blessed be His name, He sees the sacred seal, "the blood of the everlasting covenant," and He remembers our Surety, in whom He ratified that covenant, even His own dear Son; and therefore He rests in His covenant engagements. "He abideth faithful; he cannot deny himself."
O Lord, lay this precious word upon my heart and help me to feed upon it all this day!

A living personal Jesus

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(Archibald Brown)

Christianity is all centered in a person.       

Conversion is not a mere change of human opinion; it is the devotion of heart to a person. A converted man is not a man who just changes his views concerning certain facts, or theories, or doctrines--but he is a man whose heart has become devoted to a living Christ. All of your religion, if it is worth anything, will just be centered in a living personal Jesus.

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Daily Promises

Blue Letter Bible
June 29, 2012

                         For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.                         (Philippians 2:13)


Praise the Almighty King! May all glory be given to the Father who is conforming us to His righteousness. In spite of our wicked sin nature, God takes great joy to mold our hearts into His beautiful uprightness. For we are also promised that every good work in us comes from Him for the purpose of His honour (Hebrews 13:21).

Un regard du Seigneur!

Spurgeon aujourd'hui, méditations quotidiennes

Jeudi, 28 juin 2012

Et l'Éternel tourna sa face vers lui et lui dit: Va avec cette force que tu as, et délivre Israël de la main des Madianites. N'est-ce pas moi qui t'envoie? (Juges 6:14)                                   

Quel regard, que celui que Dieu dirigea sur Gédéon! Ce regard changea ses découragements en une sainte bravoure. Si notre regard sur le Seigneur nous sauve, que sera son regard sur nous? Seigneur, regarde-moi en ce jour, et fortifie-moi pour mes devoirs et pour mes luttes.

Et quelle parole, que celle adressée par l'Eternel à Gédéon: "Va!" Il n'a pas à hésiter. Il aurait pu répliquer: "Quoi, aller dans ma faiblesse!" Mais Dieu coupe court à cette objection en ajoutant: "Va avec cette force que tu as." Il avait vu une force en Gédéon, et celui-ci n'avait qu'à la mettre en oeuvre en sauvant Israël de la main des Madianites. Il se peut que le Seigneur veuille faire par mon moyen plus que je n'ai jamais rêvé. S'il m'a regardé, il m'a rendu fort. Par la foi, j'exercerai le pouvoir qu'il m'a confié. Il ne m'a pas dit: "Reste inactif avec la force que tu as." Loin de là, il me dit: "Va" parce qu'il me fortifie.

Et la question qu'il pose à Gédéon, il me la fait aussi: "Ne t'ai-je pas envoyé?" Oui, Seigneur, tu m'as envoyé, et je vais avec ta force. A ton commandement je me mets en route, et, en marchant, j'ai l'assurance que tu vaincras pour moi.

One Look from the Lord!

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Faith's Check Book, Daily Entry

C. H. Spurgeon

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June 28

One Look from the Lord!

And the Lord looked upon him, and said, Go in this thy might, and thou shalt save Israel from the hand of the Midianites: have not I sent thee? (Judges 6:14)

What a look was that which the Lord gave to Gideon! He looked him out of his discouragement into a holy bravery. If our look to the Lord saves us, what will not His look at us do? Lord, look on me this day and nerve me for its duties and conflicts.

What a word was this which Jehovah spoke to Gideon! "Go." He must not hesitate. He might have answered, "What, go in all this weakness?" But the Lord put that word out of court by saying, "Go in this thy might." The Lord had looked might into him, and he had now nothing to do but to use it and save Israel by smiting the Midianites. It may be that the Lord has more to do by me than I ever dreamed of. If He has looked upon me, He has made me strong. Let me by faith exercise the power with which He has entrusted me. He never bids me "idle away my time in this my might." Far from it. I must "go" because He strengthens me. What a question is that which the Lord puts to me even as He put it to Gideon! "Have not I sent thee!" Yes, Lord, Thou hast sent me, and I will go in Thy strength. At Thy command I go, and, going, I am assured that Thou wilt conquer by me.

Daily Promises

Blue Letter Bible

June 28, 2012

For every creature of God [is] good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving: For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.  (1 Timothy 4:4-5)

All things created by God are good beyond questioning and He gives to us out of His bountiful mercy! Let us receive His gifts gladly with thanksgiving and consecrate them through prayer.

How blessed is my condition!

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(Gleanings from the Inner Life of Ruth Bryan)

This is just the experience I love--willing to be nothing, that Christ may be all in all.

How blessed is my condition! Though so vile a  sinner in myself; yet chosen and beloved in Christ from all  eternity--every blessing for time, all glory for eternity--secured to me in Him!

Himself my blissful portion!

Himself my endless treasure!      

Himself my ocean of love, my God and my glory!

My Lord, these hands and feet, this heart and tongue, and my whole self--afresh I consecrate to You. Oh, to spend and be spent in service for Your glory!

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Thank Him; Dwell Acceptably

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Faith's Check Book, Daily Entry

C. H. Spurgeon

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June 27

Thank Him; Dwell Acceptably

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. (Psalm 140:13)

Oh, that my heart may be upright, that I may always be able to bless the name of the Lord! He is so good to those that be good, that I would fain be among them and feel myself full of thankfulness every day. Perhaps, for a moment, the righteous are staggered when their integrity results in severe trial; but assuredly the day shall come when they shall bless their God that they did not yield to evil suggestions and adopt a shifty policy. In the long run true men will thank the God of the right for leading them by a right way. Oh, that I may be among them!

What a promise is implied in this second clause, "The upright shall dwell in thy presence!" They shall stand accepted where others appear only to be condemned. They shall be the courtiers of the great King, indulged with audience whensoever they desire it. They shall be favored ones upon whom Jehovah smiles and with whom He graciously communes. Lord, I covet this high honor, this precious privilege. It will be heaven on earth to me to enjoy it. Make me in all things upright, that I may today and tomorrow and every day stand in Thy heavenly presence. Then will I give thanks unto Thy name evermore. Amen.

Daily Promises

Blue Letter Bible

June 27, 2012

The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth [him with] his hand. I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. [He is] ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed [is] blessed. (Psalms 37:23-26)

Never shall the Lord forsake the righteous. Never shall the bride of Christ want for any good thing. The Lord is kind and merciful and will always see fit to bless His people whom He loves so dearly. Rejoice in and give thanks for the Lord's constancy! He shall never fail and we shall never be ashamed.

Is this your religion?

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(J.C. Ryle, "Reality")

"You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered  from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit."        Matthew 7:16-17

If you would know whether  your religion is real, try it by the FRUIT it  bears in your heart and life. The Christianity which is from above--will always be known by its fruits. It will produce in the man who has it: repentance, faith, hope, love, humility,  spirituality, kind temper, self-denial, unselfishness,        forgivingness, temperance, truthfulness, brotherly-kindness,   patience, and forbearance. The degree in which these  various graces appear, may vary in different believers.   The germ and seeds of them will be found in all who are the children of God. By their fruits--they will be known.

Is this your religion? If not, you may well doubt whether it is real.

Your religion, if it is  real, and given by the Holy Spirit--must be in your HEART.       

It must occupy the citadel.

It must hold the reins.      

It must sway the affections.

It must lead the will.      

It must direct the tastes.

It must influence the choices and decisions.

It must fill the deepest, lowest, inmost seat in your soul.

Is this your religion? If not, you may well doubt whether it is real and true.

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It Will Not Be Long

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Faith's Check Book, Daily Entry

C. H. Spurgeon

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June 26

It Will Not Be Long

Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. (James 5:8)

The last word in the Canticle of love is, "Make haste, my beloved," and among the last words of the Apocalypse we read, "The Spirit and the Bride say, Come"; to which the heavenly Bridegroom answers, "Surely I come quickly." Love longs for the glorious appearing of the Lord and enjoys this sweet promise-"The coming of the Lord draweth nigh." This stays our minds as to the future. We look out with hope through this window.

This sacred "window of agate" lets in a flood of light upon the present and puts us into fine condition for immediate work or suffering. Are we tired? Then the nearness of our joy whispers patience. Are we growing weary because we do not see the harvest of our seed-sowing? Again this glorious truth cries to us, "Be patient." Do our multiplied temptations cause us in the least to waver? Then the assurance that before long the Lord will be here preaches to us from this text, "Stablish your hearts." Be firm, be stable, be constant, "stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord." Soon will you hear the silver trumpet which announces the coming of your King. Be not in the least afraid. Hold the fort, for He is coming; yea, He may appear this very day.

Daily Promises

Blue Letter Bible
June 26, 2012

In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. (Ephesians 2:22)

Through the workings of Christ, we are being built for the habitation of God's Spirit. What an honour to be so used by the glorious King of all creation!

Morality will keep you out of jail

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(Charles Spurgeon)

Morality will keep you out of jail--but only the blood of Jesus will keep you out of Hell!

"He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him!" John 3:36

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Daily Promises

Blue Letter Bible
June 25, 2012

He giveth to the beast his food, [and] to the young ravens which cry. (Psalms 147:9)

Our Prayer: O Lord, we praise you that we can rely on Your providence which feeds not only us, but supplies bountifully the wild animals in their mountain homes. We shall ever answer You with grateful praise for Your goodness!

A Staircase to Heaven

Monday, June 25, 2012

Faith's Check Book, Daily Entry

C. H. Spurgeon

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June 25

A Staircase to Heaven

And he saith unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. (John 1:51)

Yes, to our faith this sight is plain even at this day. We do see heaven opened. Jesus Himself has opened that kingdom to all believers. We gaze into the place of mystery and glory, for He has revealed it to us. We shall enter it soon, for He is the way.

Now we see the explanation of Jacob's ladder. Between earth and heaven there is a holy commerce; prayer ascends, and answers come down by the way of Jesus, the Mediator. We see this ladder when we see our Lord. In Him a stairway of light now furnishes a clear passage to the throne of the Most High. Let us use it and send up by it the messengers of our prayers. We shall live the angelic life ourselves if we run up to heaven in intercession, lay hold upon the blessings of the covenant, and then descend again to scatter those gifts among the sons of men.

This choice sight which Jacob only saw in a dream will turn into a bright reality. This very day we will be up and down the ladder each hour: climbing in communion and coming down in labor to save our fellowmen. This is Thy promise, O Lord Jesus; let us joyfully see it fulfilled.