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The Bible says it is appointed unto man once to die, right. So does that mean there is actually an appointment? A day and time? Well I’m not sure but Charles Spurgeon was sure that you can’t die until your work is complete … next on Faith’s Checkbook.
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Faith’s Checkbook
Daily Devotional Reading by Charles Spurgeon
For October 31
Immortal Until The Work Is Done
I shall not die, but I shall live,
and recount the deeds of the LORD. (Psalm 118:17)
This is a bold confidence! It was no doubt based upon a promise, inwardly whispered in the psalmist’s heart, which he seized upon and relished. Is my case like that of David? Am I depressed because the enemy abuses me? Are there multitudes against me and few on my side? Does unbelief call me to lie down and die in despair – a defeated, dishonored man? Do my enemies begin to dig my grave?
What then? Shall I yield to the whisper of fear, and give up the battle, and with it give up all hope? Far from it. There is life in me yet: “I shall not die.” Vigor will return and remove my weakness: “I shall live.” The Lord lives, and I shall live also. My mouth shall again be opened: “I will recount the deeds of the LORD.” Yes, and I will speak of the present trouble as another instance of the wonder-working faithfulness and love of the Lord my God.
Those who would gladly measure me for my coffin had better wait a bit, for “The LORD has disciplined me severely, but he has not given me over to death.” (PS 118:18)
Glory be to His name forever! I am immortal until my work is done. Till the Lord wills it, no burial vault can close upon me. †
For October 31st, Faith’s Check Book Daily Devotional Reading by Charles Spurgeon.
I’m Rick Tarrant. Let us hear your words of encouragement in the comment section.
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