SEPTEMBER 18

OUR PERSONAL PROMISES

Ps 68:10

“…..You, O God, provided from Your goodness for the poor.”

Acts 2:23

“Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death;”

Matthew 6:32

“…… For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.”

1 John 3:20

For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things.

Genesis 28:15

“Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have spoken to you.”

Matthew 24:2

“And Jesus said to them, “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone shall be left here upon another, that shall not be thrown down.”

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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.

If God’s gifts are prepared in advance and reserved for needs foreseen, He knows our future needs, and out of the fullness of Christ Jesus He provides from His goodness.  You may therefore trust Him for all your future needs.  He has infallible fore-knowledge about every one of them.  He can say to you in any condition.  “I knew that you would need this.”

A traveler journeying across a desert may pitch the tent only to find that some essentials were not brought along,  “Ah,” says the traveler, “I did not foresee this.  If I could start this journey over, I would bring these necessary items.”  God has foreknowledge of all that His wandering children require.  When those needs arise, the supplies are ready.  It is goodness that He has prepared for the poor in heart.  Goodness, and goodness only.  “My grace is sufficient for you”  (2 Corinthians 12:9).  “As your days, so shall your strength be.” (Deuteronomy 33:25).

Is your heart heavy?  God knew it would be.  The comfort your heart wants is treasured in the sweet assurance of our text.  (“You, O God, provided from Your goodness for the poor”). You are poor and needy, but He knows your need and has the exact blessing you require.  Plead this promise, believe it, and you will obtain fulfillment.

You will never be in a position where Christ cannot help you.  There will never be a bind in your spiritual life where Jesus Christ will not be equal to the emergency.

Your history is foreknown and provided for in Jesus Christ.

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