Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Faith's Check Book, Daily
Entry
C. H. Spurgeon
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.
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