SEPTEMBER 23

OUR PERSONAL PROMISES

Psalm 16:11

“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”

Exodus 33:14

And He said, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

    Romans 8:31: “If God is for us, who is against us?”

    Psalm 42:8: “The Lord will command His lovingkindness in the daytime; And His song will be with me in the night, A prayer to the God of my life.”

    Isaiah 41:10: “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”

    Deuteronomy 31:6: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

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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.

The greatest blessing God gives is His presence.  If I could choose any of life’s blessings, I certainly would not ask for wealth, because wealth cannot bring freedom from pain, concern, or anxiety.  I certainly would not ask of popularity because there is no rest for the world’s leaders.  My choice, my highest honor, would be to have God with me always.

When God is with us, there is no difference between Nebuchadnezzar’s fiery furnace (Daniel 3:19) and a comfortable bed.  It does not matter! We would be happy in either.  If God is with us, if His divine love surrounds us, then we carry our own atmosphere and residence wherever we travel, and we can say with Moses:

“Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.” (Ps 90:1)

The individual who can say this is full of heaven, full of God, and blessed beyond measure.  This is the privilege of all who truly believe in Jesus, of all who come out from the world, and of all who, like Abraham, live a life of faith (Genesis 12:4).

Bow your head, believers, and let the Lord God pronounce this blessing:

“I will bless you.” —  Powerful Words!

If you are sorrowing, suffering, weary, or burdened, receive this blessing from God’s own mouth.  “I will bless you.”

If you are poor, despised, or slandered, this blessing is not shortened.  Take it with you, and go on your way rejoicing.

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