Category Archives: ~ To God Be the Glory ~

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 04.24.20

Friday, April 24, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Condition of Blessing “Bring ye all of the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.24.20

Friday, April 24, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “And because of all this we make a sure covenant.” ~ Nehemiah 9:38 ~ There are many occasions in our experience when we may very rightly, and with benefit, renew our covenant with God. After recovery from sickness when, like Hezekiah, we have had a new term of years added… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.23.20

Thursday, April 23, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Lo, in the midst of the throne . . . stood a Lamb as it had been slain.” ~ Revelation 5:6 ~ Why should our exalted Lord appear in His wounds in glory? The wounds of Jesus are His glories, His jewels, His sacred ornaments. To the eye of the… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 04.23.20

Thursday, April 23, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon No Fear of Death “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; he that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.” ~ Revelation 2:11 ~ The first death we must endure unless the Lord should suddenly come to His… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Before God

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Before God ~ By Deborah Ann One day before God,you will give an accountas to why you shunned Himand shut His Son out. One day you will be,to God accountableand for your rebellionbe held responsible. One day judgement’s seat,you will have to faceand tell God why you rejectedHis gift of love and grace. One… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.23.20

Thursday, April 23, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.” ~ Romans 8:37 1 ~ We go to Christ for forgiveness, and then too often look to the law for power to fight our sins. Paul thus rebukes us, “O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.22.20

Tuesday, April 22, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night.” ~ Psalm 91:5 ~ What  is this terror? It may be the cry of fire, or the noise of thieves, or fancied appearances, or the shriek of sudden sickness or death. We live in the world of death and sorrow,… (more…)

Today’s Poem: God Hold The Stars

to GOD be the GLORY ~ God Holds The Stars ~ By Deborah Ann God holds the stars,right in their placesets the whole earthinto orbit’s race. He commands the sun,to up and shinethen tells it whenit needs to recline. He moves the clouds,seasons He formsHe controls the calmorders up the storms. He tells the moon,when it’s time to risethen orders it… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 04.22.20

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Power to Raise “The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down” ~ Psalm 146:8 ~ Am I bowed down? Then let me urge this word of grace before the Lord. It is His way, His custom, His promise, His delight,… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.22.20

Wednesday, April 22, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Him hath God exalted.” ~ Acts 5:31 ~ Jesus, our Lord, once crucified, dead and buried, now sits upon the throne of glory. The highest place that heaven affords is His by undisputed right. It is sweet to remember that the exaltation of Christ in heaven is a representative exaltation.… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.21.20

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Who is even at the right hand of God.” ~ Romans 8:34 ~ He who was once despised and rejected of men, now occupies the honourable position of a beloved and honoured Son. The right hand of God is the place of majesty and favour. Our Lord Jesus is His… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 04.21.20

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon God Repays “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.” ~ Proverbs 19:17 ~ We are to give to the poor out of pity. Not to be seen and applauded, much less to get… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.21.20

Tuesday, April 21, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “I know that my Redeemer liveth.” ~ Job 19:25 ~ The marrow of Job’s comfort lies in that little word “My”—”My Redeemer,” and in the fact that the Redeemer lives. Oh! to get hold of a living Christ. We must get a property in Him before we can enjoy Him.… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.20.20

Monday, April 20, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Fight the Lord’s battles.” ~ 1 Samuel 18:17 ~ The sacramental host of God’s elect is warring still on earth, Jesus Christ being the Captain of their salvation. He has said, “Lo! I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” Hark to the shouts of war!… (more…)

#throwbackpoem: On The Edge of Despair

to GOD be the GLORY ~ On The Edge of Despair ~ By Deborah Ann I have been on the edge,of complete, utter despairI’ve looked over the ledgenot knowing what was there. I’ve felt the bitter cold,wrap me in it’s fearful gripbut, God had on me a holdmaking sure I wouldn’t slip. I have been to the threshold,of total desperationI’ve felt… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 04.20.20

Monday, April 20, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon By Faith Not Feeling “The just shall live by faith.” ~ Romans 1:17 ~ I shall not die, I can, I do, believe in the Lord my God, and this faith will keep me alive. I would be numbered among those who in their lives are just; but… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.20.20

Monday, April 20, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “That through death He might destroy him that had the power of death.” ~ Hebrews 2:14 ~ O child of God, death hath lost its sting, because the devil’s power over it is destroyed. Then cease to fear dying. Ask grace from God the Holy Ghost, that by an intimate… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.19.20

Sunday, April 19, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “The Amen.” ~ Revelation 3:14 ~ The word AMEN solemnly confirms that which went before; and Jesus is the great Confirmer; immutable, for ever is “the Amen” in all His promises. Sinner, I would comfort thee with this reflection. Jesus Christ said, “Come unto me all ye that labour and… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 04.19.20

Sunday, April 19, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon An Expert Searcher “For thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out.” ~ Ezekiel 34:11 ~ This He does at the first when His elect are like wandering sheep that know not the Shepherd or the fold. How… (more…)

Today’s Poem: Alive, I’m Alive

to GOD be the GLORY ~ Alive, I’m Alive ~ By Deborah Ann Alive, I’m alive,dead to transgression and sinI’m alive, I’m rebornnow that Jesus lives within. I’m alive, I’m flourishing,I’m eternally boundI’m alive, I was lostnow I’m thankfully found. I’m alive, I’m at peace,in Jesus I am forgivenI’m alive, forever morea new life I’ve been given. I’m alive, I’m… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.19.20

Sunday, April 19, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.” ~ Matthew 27:51 ~ No mean miracle was wrought in the rending of so strong and thick a veil; but it was not intended merely as a display of power—many lessons were herein taught… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.18.20

Saturday, April 18, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good.” ~ Genesis 32:12 ~ When Jacob was on the other side of the brook Jabbok, and Esau was coming with armed men, he earnestly sought God’s protection, and as a master reason he pleaded, “And Thou saidst, I will surely do… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 04.18.20

Saturday, April 18, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon He Never Fails “I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” ~ Joshua 1:5 ~ This word to Joshua is often quoted; it is the basis of that New Testament word “He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Beloved,… (more…)

Today’s Poem: We All Need A Savior

to GOD be the GLORY ~ We All Need A Savior ~ By Deborah Ann We all need the blood,to wash away our sinwe all need cleansingfrom the grime within. We all need forgiveness,for the evil we’ve donewe all need the graceof God’s begotten Son. We all need to confess,Jesus is our Saviorwe all need to believeHe’s the gift of God’s… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.18.20

Saturday, April 18, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “She bound the scarlet line in the window.” ~ Joshua 2:21 ~ Rahab depended for her preservation upon the promise of the spies, whom she looked upon as the representatives of the God of Israel. Her faith was simple and firm, but it was very obedient. To tie the scarlet… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.17.20

Friday, April 17, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “We would see Jesus.” ~ John 12:21 ~ Evermore the worldling’s cry is, Who will show us any good?” He seeks satisfaction in earthly comforts, enjoyments, and riches. But the quickened sinner knows of only one good. “O that I knew where I might find HIM!” When he is truly… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 04.17.20

Friday, April 17, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Enemies at Peace “When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.” ~ Proverbs 16:7 ~ I must see that my ways please the Lord. Even then I shall have enemies; and, perhaps, all the more certainly because I… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.17.20

Friday, April 17, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “We are come to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.” ~ Hebrews 12:24 ~ Reader, have you come to the blood of sprinkling? The question is not whether you have come to a knowledge of doctrine, or an observance of ceremonies, or to a… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.16.20

Thursday, April 16, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “And his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.” ~ Exodus 17:12 ~ So mighty was the prayer of Moses, that all depended upon it. The petitions of Moses discomfited the enemy more than the fighting of Joshua. Yet both were needed. No, in the soul’s conflict,… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 04.16.20

Thursday, April 16, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon All Turned to Holiness “In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, holiness unto the Lord,” ~ Zechariah 14:20 ~ Happy day when all things shall be consecrated, and the horses’ bells shall ring out holiness to the Lord! That day has come to… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.16.20

Thursday, April 16, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “The precious blood of Christ.” ~ 1 Peter 1:19 ~ Standing at the foot of the cross, we see hands, and feet, and side, all distilling crimson streams of precious blood. It is “precious” because of its redeeming and atoning efficacy. By it the sins of Christ’s people are atoned… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.15.20

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Lift them up for ever.”  ~ Psalm 28:9 ~ God’s people need lifting up. They are very heavy by nature. They have no wings, or, if they have, they are like the dove of old which lay among the pots; and they need divine grace to make them mount on… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 04.15.20

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Faith’s Check Book, Daily Entry C. H. Spurgeon Desires of Righteous Granted “The desires of the righteous shall be granted.” ~ Proverbs 10:24 ~ Because it is a righteous desire it is safe for God to grant it. It would be neither good for the man himself, nor for society at large, that such a promise… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.15.20

Wednesday, April 15, 2020 This Morning’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?” ~ Psalm 22:1 ~ We here behold the Saviour in the depth of His sorrows. No other place so well shows the griefs of Christ as Calvary, and no other moment at Calvary is so full of agony as that in… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 04.14.20

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 This Evening’s Meditation C. H. Spurgeon “Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him.” ~ Isaiah 3:10 ~ It is well with the righteous ALWAYS. If it had said, “Say ye to the righteous, that it is well with him in his prosperity,” we must have been thankful for so great a… (more…)