Friday, June 15, 2012
Faith's Check Book, Daily
Entry
C. H. Spurgeon
Home Blessings Extended
The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou
shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life. (Psalm 128:5)
This is a
promise to the God-fearing man who walks in the ways of holiness with earnest
heed. He shall have domestic blessedness; his wife and children shall be a
source of great home happiness. But then as a member of the church he desires
to see the cause prosper, for he is as much concerned for the Lord's house as
for his own. When the Lord builds our house, it is but fitting that we should
desire to see the Lord's house builded. Our goods are not truly good unless we
promote by them the good of the Lord's chosen church.
Yes, you
shall get a blessing when you go up to the assemblies of Zion; you shall be
instructed, enlivened, and comforted, where prayer and praise ascend and
testimony is borne to the great Sacrifice. "The Lord shall bless thee out
of Zion."
Nor shall
you alone be profited; the church itself shall prosper; believers shall be
multiplied, and their holy work shall be crowned with success. Certain gracious
men have this promise fulfilled to them as long as they live. Alas! when they
die the cause often flags. Let us be among those who bring good things to
Jerusalem all their days. Lord, of Thy mercy make us such! Amen.
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