SEPTEMBER 22

OUR PERSONAL PROMISES

IIChronicles 16:9

“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is toward Him.”

Psalm 3:3

“But thou, O Lord art a shield for me: my glory and the lifter of my head.”

Deut. 1:30

“The Lord your God who goes before you, He shall fight for you, ,,,”

II Thes. 3:3

“But the Lord is faithful, Who shall establish you and keep you from evil.”

I Samuel 2:9

“He will keep the feet of His saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness, for by strength shall no man prevail.”

Zephaniah 3:17

The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty, He will save, He will rejoice over thee with joy: He will rest in His love, He will joy over thee with singing.

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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.

Some of you are perplexed with a multitude of anxieties about your life.  You do not know what to do.  One plan was suggested, and for a time it seemed the best action.  But now you have doubts.  You are bewildered and you cannot see God’s clue.  You are lost in a maize.  Indeed, at this moment, you are depressed.

You have tried various ways and methods to escape your present difficulty.  But you have been disappointed and are distracted.  Your thoughts have no order; they drag you in opposite directions.  The currents meet and twist as if you were in a whirlpool.

My perplexed friend, remember the children of Israel at the Red Sea.  The sea was before them, rocks were on either side, and the cruel Egyptians roared in the rear.

Imitate Israel’s actions.  Do not be afraid.  Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today.” (Ex. 14:13).  You reply.  “I cannot be quiet.  I am agitated, perturbed, perplexed, tossed, and distracted.  What shall I do?”

“In the multitude of my anxieties within me.  Your comforts delight my soul” (Ps 94:19).

 Turn your eyes to the deep things of God.  Cease from an anxious consideration of seen things, which are temporary, and gaze by faith on things that are eternal.

Remember, your way is ordered by a Higher Power than your will and choice.  The eternal God has fixed your every step.  All things are fixed by the Father’s hand.  He who loved us from before the foundations of the world has immutably determined every step of our pilgrimage.

It is a blessed thing, after you have been muddling and meddling with your anxieties, to throw your burdens on the Lord and leave them there.

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