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“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 https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/2876959.Charles_Haddon_Spurgeon (Philippians 2:13, KJV)    |
He preached of Christ throughout his days from when Salvation touched his heart. He could not let the subject lay, until he knew he'd done his part. He took me to the church the week, that I was born and drew my first breath. He wanted me this Christ to seek, and be blessed through Life's Door of Death. "For God so loved this whole wide world, that gave He did His Only Son, that whoso trusted this flag, unfurled, would never die, but that soul'd be won." "For Jesus loves me. This I know. The Blessed Bible tells me so." The little ones now sing this song to learn the Truth, and shun the wrong. Dad taught me, that John 3:16 could point to Christ, Who'd save my soul, and "Jesus Loves Me" filled my heart's screen. I'd sing its words, by Him made whole. He'd preach the Truth each Sunday same, and live each day to teach The Word. When six years old the Savior came to harvest Truth so often heard. He worked assorted other jobs a teacher, and a salesman, too, but though he turned these other knobs Salvation's message burned still true. His focus was forever far, "The souls of Earth must know this Christ." The day, he died with life on par 'twas known he'd spoke of saving's price. This deed was learned some days, then hence, as my brother comforted our Mom. A funeral dress was needed whence, they shopped, and tidings they spoke there some. The clerk, who helped Mom find her dress was wife to the man Dad preached his last for in their home, he'd hoped to bless the man the Gift, then gone the past. He preached to me throughout our lives from my first cry, 'til his last breath. Now, preaching is my daily drive, until I close my eyes in death. I did not learn much about cars, but fishing, and to mow the yard, these things he taught, and those by far, that living life 'twouldn't be so hard. Dad showed me Life is breathed and gone. Eternity is where we live. What matters are the lives Christ won through the seeds we've sown in the words we give. To preach it now is the baton he passed. For souls, I pray, "Become redeemed." This Truth received will ever last. His Life is salvation more than we dreamed. Prompt 2: Do you know what kinds of jobs your ancestors did? Were they rich or poor? Were they descended from royalty and born into luxury, or did they struggle to make a living? Did this career pass from father to son, from generation to generation? Are you still doing it now? by Jay O’Toole on June 22nd, 2022 |
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