We live much of life amid unique choices. Joy is anchored in The One beyond our life. |
“There are times when solitude is better than society, and silence is wiser than speech. We should be better Christians if we were more alone, waiting upon God, and gathering through meditation on His Word spiritual strength for labour in his service. We ought to muse upon the things of God, because we thus get the real nutriment out of them. . . . Why is it that some Christians, although they hear many sermons, make but slow advances in the divine life? Because they neglect their closets, and do not thoughtfully meditate on God's Word. They love the wheat, but they do not grind it; they would have the corn, but they will not go forth into the fields to gather it; the fruit hangs upon the tree, but they will not pluck it; the water flows at their feet, but they will not stoop to drink it. From such folly deliver us, O Lord. . . .” ― Charles Spurgeon “Our anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.” ― C. H. Spurgeon “Hope itself is like a star- not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.” ― Charles Haddon Spurgeon “If sinners be damned, at least let them leap to Hell over our dead bodies. And if they perish, let them perish with our arms wrapped about their knees, imploring them to stay. If Hell must be filled, let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go unwarned and unprayed for.” ― Charles Spurgeon “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” ― Charles Spurgeon “Visit many good books, but live in the Bible.” ― Charles Spurgeon “When your will is God's will, you will have your will.” ― Charles Spurgeon (Philippians 2:13, KJV) https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon |
The Will is here when Christ is home. The Will of Christ will never roam. His Will is done when He is praised. His Will is how the dream is raised. "For it is God, which worketh here in you, He works to make it clear. He works to make your will His own. He works in you to build His Throne." (Philippians 2:13) The waitings of the Lord seem rude. We struggle for a hopeful mood. The bones are dry upon the ground with dusty land strewn all around. (Ezekiel 37:1-14) He asks us when He for us hides, "Will these bones live or be denied?" "We have no faith," we think, "to use. The Lord Alone gives life to choose." "The mystery is now my best. I do not understand this test. Will, You, now bring me Hope, Lord, soon?" "The answer's in the Scripture's boon." (Psalm 91:1-2) "Abide in God's own secret place in the shadow of Almighty Grace. The Lord, He is my refuge dear. I trust in Him and my sight I clear." The Will is answered in His time. The answered Will is sure and primed. That Jesus will arrive with us gives hope to daily wait and trust. |