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โThere 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. . . .โ โ Charles Spurgeon โOur anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strengths.โ โ C. H. Spurgeon โHope itself is like a star- not to be seen in the sunshine of prosperity, and only to be discovered in the night of adversity.โ โ Charles Haddon Spurgeon โIf 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.โ โ Charles Spurgeon โA Bible thatโs falling apart usually belongs to someone who isnโt.โ โ Charles Spurgeon โVisit many good books, but live in the Bible.โ โ Charles Spurgeon โWhen your will is God's will, you will have your will.โ โ Charles Spurgeon https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon (Philippians 2:13, KJV) |
In greatness One did make a pot for placing bles-sed things, preventing all, that He was not from spreading uffish wings. But then a new untempered soul ran past this vessel rare, and brushed it harsh, this treasured whole was broken past repair. The grieving Artist found His Heart was now like what He'd made. Would He need make again from start this Gift so only bade? His broken heart now lifted from the chest from whence the pot was made the vessel Artist's sum in mem'ry not forgot. Now, mixed with broken pieces, rare, and placed upon the Wheel to fashion once again with care, restoring all, to heal. The Artist gave His All, and died, His cherished heart, full wrapped up in the vessel made with pride, the Gift He crowned and capped. He laid in-state, until day three when Restoration kissed the pot He made, again, quite free to shred the sinful list. The broken heart, and broken pot, Salvation's newest task, restoring all, that newly got His Life in which to bask. by Jay OโToole on March 7th, 2022 |