SEPTEMBER 11

OUR PERSONAL PROMISES

1 Peter 2:24

“Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.”

Isaiah 53:4

“Surely He has borne our griefs   And carried our sorrows;

Yet we esteemed Him stricken,  Smitten by God, and afflicted.”

2Corinthians 1:20

“For all the promises of God in Him are yeah, and in Him Amen, unto

the Glory of God by us.”

Hebrews 4:16

“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”

Psalm 119:65

“You have dealt well with Your servant, O Lord, according to Your word.”

I Thessalonians 5:24

“Faithful is He that calls you, who also will do it.”

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This month we will read choices from Charles Spurgeon’s (known affectionately as the “prince of preachers”)  devotional, “Beside Still Waters.” It’s no secret that this world system is getting more evil by the day.  We have to stand strong in the Lord and look to Him more than ever to get through, and to be guided through, what is in the future……..known and allowed  by Him alone…..as well as whatever personal things we are experiencing in our lives.

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Ps 42:5

“Why are you cast down, O my soul?  And why are you disquieted within me?

Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him  for the help of His countenance.”

Often when depressed, I challenge my soul with these questions, “Why are you cast down, O  my soul?  And why are you disquieted within me?”

Did Jesus ever feel like this?  The thought that Christ is affected by my particular trial is inexpressibly delightful, and my depression vanishes.  When the Holy Spirit brings this home to the soul, we bless the Savior’s name because He did not merely carry our sins in His own body on the tree (1 Peter 2:24);  He also bore our griefs and carried our sorrows (Isaiah 53:4).  Jesus was not merely a substitute, which is the greatest of all consolations, but He is also affected by my trial.

Jesus suffers with you and in you;  you are a member of His body, and He supports you.  Look into His face by faith and be assured that He is not hard or without pity.  Look into His face when you are distressed by the wrongs of others and believe that He knows it, notices it, and has sympathy.  Jesus feels what we feel.  He sympathizes with us.

Are we bearing our crosses for His sake?  If we are, then we will gladly welcome the trials, provided that He is honored.  This gives great strength.

Beloved, if you have forgotten your Lord (and it would not be unusual if you have), think of Him again.  You will find the dear Savior is a well of living water that is close to you.

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