Monthly Archives: December 2015

The Greatest Gift of All ~

The greatest gift of all . . . isn’t found under the tree nor wrapped in pretty paper ribbons on it, you won’t see. It’s not very beautiful, in fact, it’s even uncomely it’s not deck-out or decorated it’s actually, rather homely. It’s not seen on the mantle, or inside an adorned stocking in truth, it’s outward appearance might even be to you… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 12.24.15

Thursday, December 24, 2015 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Over Jordan with Singing Thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee. (Deuteronomy 33:29) That archenemy, the devil, is a liar from the beginning; but he is so very plausible that, like mother Eve, we are led to believe him. Yet in our experience we shall prove him… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 12.24.15

Luke 2:16-20 “And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.24.15

Thursday, December 24, 2015 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “For your sakes he became poor.”—2 Corinthians 8:9. THE Lord Jesus Christ was eternally rich, glorious, and exalted; but “though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor.” As the rich saint cannot be true in his communion with his poor brethren unless of his substance he ministers… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.23.15

Wednesday, December 23, 2015 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon   “The night also is Thine.”—Psalm 74:16. YES, Lord, Thou dost not abdicate Thy throne when the sun goeth down, nor dost Thou leave the world all through these long wintry nights to be the prey of evil; Thine eyes watch us as the stars, and Thine arms surround us… (more…)

My Gift Card to You ~

I have for you a Gift card, it redeemable twenty-four seven and once you receive it . . . you’ll feel as if you’re in heaven. This Gift card won’t expire, it’s good for a lifetime for its one of those ones you can cash at anytime It’s really pretty special, there are no strings attached for it holds a… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 12.23.15

Wednesday, December 23, 2015 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon   Precious Things And of Joseph he said, Blessed of the Lord be his land, for the precious things of heaven, for the dew, and for the deep that coucheth beneath. (Deuteronomy 33:13) We may be rich in such things as Joseph obtained, and we may have them… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 12.23.15

Luke 2:11-14 ” For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.23.15

Wednesday, December 23, 2015 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Friend, go up higher.”—Luke 14:10. WHEN first the life of grace begins in the soul, we do indeed draw near to God, but it is with great fear and trembling. The soul conscious of guilt, and humbled thereby, is overawed with the solemnity of its position; it is cast to… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.22.15

Tuesday, December 22, 2015 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon   “The spot of His children.”—Deuteronomy 32:5. WHAT is the secret spot which infallibly betokens the child of God? It were vain presumption to decide this upon our own judgment; but God’s word reveals it to us, and we may tread surely where we have revelation to be our guide.… (more…)

No Better Present ~

Once again it’s the time, to celebrate Jesus’ birth a time to get caught up in all the holiday mirth. And though I am grateful, for God’s Gift of my Savior His second coming now . . . I so much more would favor. For there’s no other present, that I would rather receive then to be caught in the clouds and with Him… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 12.22.15

Tuesday, December 22, 2015 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Immediately Present God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1) A help that is not present when we need it is of small value. The anchor which is left at home is of no use to the seaman in the hour of… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 12.22.15

Luke 2:8-11 ” And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.22.15

Tuesday, December 22, 2015 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “I will strengthen thee.”—Isaiah 41:10. GOD has a strong reserve with which to discharge this engagement; for He is able to do all things. Believer, till thou canst drain dry the ocean of omnipotence, till thou canst break into pieces the towering mountains of almighty strength, thou never needest to… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.21.15

Monday, December 21, 2015 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “I clothed thee also with broidered work, and shod thee with badgers’ skin, and I girded thee about with fine linen, and I covered thee with silk.”—Ezekiel 16:10. SEE with what matchless generosity the Lord provides for His people’s apparel. They are so arrayed that the divine skill is seen… (more…)

Our Joy ~

This Christmas . . . I wish you a merry day with family and close friends whether near or far away. I wish you real happiness, a day filled with sheer delight a time to snuggle closely by the warming fire light. I wish you contentment, a heart full of gladness a soul filled with glee overflowing with cheerfulness. I… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 12.21.15

Monday, December 21, 2015 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon From Anger to Love He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. (Micah 7:19) God never turns from His love, but He soon turns from His wrath. His… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 12.21.15

Luke 2:6-7 “And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” King James Version by Public Domain ~ To God Be the… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.21.15

Monday, December 21, 2015 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Yet He hath made with me an everlasting covenant.” ~ 2 Samuel 23:5 ~ THIS covenant is divine in its origin. “HE hath made with me an everlasting covenant.” Oh that great word HE! Stop, my soul. God, the everlasting Father, has positively made a covenant with thee; yes, that… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.20.15

Sunday, December 20, 2015 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Call thy labourers, and give them their hire.”—Matthew 20:8. GOD is a good paymaster; He pays His servants while at work as well as when they have done it; and one of His payments is this: an easy conscience. If you have spoken faithfully of Jesus to one person, when… (more…)

Taking Christ out of Christmas ~

You can take Christ out of CHRISTmas, by saying happy holidays . . . you can omit Christ’s name with any other merry phrase. You can remove Christ’s name, from your advertisements you can skip Christ’s name because of your entitlements. You can refuse Christ’s name, it is your prerogative and right you can delete Christ’s name in your yearly… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 12.20.15

Sunday, December 20, 2015 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Men as Men; God as God I, even I, am he that comforteth you: who art thou, that thou shouldest be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man which shall be made as grass; and forgettest the Lord thy maker, that hath… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 12.20.15

Luke 2:1, 4-5 “And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.20.15

Sunday, December 20, 2015 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love.”—Jeremiah 31:3. SOMETIMES the Lord Jesus tells His Church His love thoughts. “He does not think it enough behind her back to tell it, but in her very presence He says, ‘Thou art all fair, my love.’ It is true, this is… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.19.15

  Saturday, December 19, 2015 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “And there was no more sea.”—Revelation 21:1. SCARCELY could we rejoice at the thought of losing the glorious old ocean: the new heavens and the new earth are none the fairer to our imagination, if, indeed, literally there is to be no great and wide sea, with its gleaming… (more…)

Seeking What’s Wise ~

Lord, may I be a seeker, a follower of Your light may I have the wisdom like the Magi’s had that night. May I travel the distance, regardless of how far may I be willing to go to wherever You are. May I have the resolve, to follow where You lead may I see to Your will I must be… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 12.19.15

Saturday, December 19, 2015 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Afflictions, But No Broken Bones He keepeth all his bones; not one of them is broken. (Psalm 34:20) This promise by the context is referred to the much afflicted righteous man: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.” He… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 12.19.15

Luke 1:76-78 “And thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Highest: for thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways; To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins, Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,” King James Version… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.19.15

Saturday, December 19, 2015 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “The lot is cast into the lap, but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord.”—Proverbs 16:33. IF the disposal of the lot is the Lord’s whose is the arrangement of our whole life? If the simple casting of a lot is guided by Him, how much more the events… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.18.15

  Friday, December 18, 2015 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.”—Proverbs 27:23. EVERY wise merchant will occasionally hold a stock-taking, when he will cast up his accounts, examine what he has on hand, and ascertain decisively whether his trade is prosperous or declining. Every… (more…)

CHRISTmas Isn’t About ~

Christmas isn’t about, red cups without Christmas trees nor is it concerning . . . a saying printed on some tees. It isn’t about black Friday, low prices and shipping wars nor is it regarding . . . keeping out of certain stores. It isn’t about the greeting, one uses to say hello nor is it in relation to .… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 12.18.15

Friday, December 18, 2015 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Defended and Covered As birds flying, so will the Lord of hosts defend Jerusalem. (Isaiah 31:5) With hurrying wing the mother bird hastens up to the protection of her young. She wastes no time upon the road when coming to supply them with food or guard them from… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 12.18.15

Luke 1:68-70 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel; for he hath visited and redeemed his people, And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David; As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:” King James Version by Public Domain ~ To God… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.18.15

Friday, December 18, 2015 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Rend your heart, and not your garments.”—Joel 2:13. GARMENT-RENDING and other outward signs of religious emotion, are easily manifested and are frequently hypocritical; but to feel true repentance is far more difficult, and consequently far less common. Men will attend to the most multiplied and minute ceremonial regulations—for such things… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 12.17.15

  Thursday, December 17, 2015 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “I am the door: by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.”—John 10:9. JESUS, the great I AM, is the entrance into the true church, and the way of access to God Himself. He gives to the… (more…)

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