NOVEMBER 22

OUR PERSONAL PROMISES

Hebrews 11:1

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”

John 14:27

“ Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”

Psalm 125:2

“As the mountains surround Jerusalem,  so the Lord surrounds His people from this time forth and forever.”

Psalm 16:5

O Lord, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot.

Psalm 23:3

“He restores my soul;  He leads me in the paths of righteousness  for His name’s sake.”

Deuteronomy 31:8

“And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”

Psalm 33:12

“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people He has chosen as His own inheritance.”

Psalm 37:18

The Lord knows the days of the upright, And their inheritance shall be forever

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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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PASTOR SPURGEON:

Christ addresses anxiety with these words, “Do not seek what you should eat or what you should drink, nor have an anxious mind.” (Luke 12:29).  Never question whether God’s bounty can provide food, drink, and clothing, for He has promised you a crown and a mansion.  “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32).  Surely He who takes the trouble to give you a kingdom will not let you starve on the road to it.

Affairs of heaven draw my mind from the paltry things of earth.  Heir of heaven, you cannot afford to worry about the little annoyances of this fleeting life.  Anxiety dishonors God.

I heard about a street sweeper who worked with great diligence.  He had a valuable broom that he highly prized, and the few pennies that he spent to purchase it were of great importance.  One day a lawyer tapped him on the shoulder and said, “My good friend, is your name so and so?”

“Yes it is.”

“Did your father live in such a place?”

“He did.”

“Then I have the pleasure of informing you that you have inherited an estate worth over a million pounds a year.”  The street sweeper walked away without his broom.  Neither would I have pushed that broom another moment had I been in his position.

Christian, let me tug your sleeve and tell you about a possession that may well turn you away from your present paltry pickings.  Jesus Christ informs you, “It is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the Kingdom,” and this Kingdom is worth infinitely more than all the gold in the world.

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