C.H. Spurgeon
Checkbook of the Bank of Faith
A daily promise from Scripture, with Spurgeon's counsel on how to receive it — endorsed by faith and presented to God in prayer.
May 22
Psalm 138:7
"Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you milt receive me: you shall stretch forth your hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and your right hand shall save me."
WRETCHED walking in the midst of trouble. Nay, blessed walking, since there is a special promise for it. Give me a promise, and what is the trouble? What does my Lord teach me here to say? Why this—"You will revive me." I shall have more life, more energy, more faith. Is it not often so, that trouble revives us, like a breath of cold air when one is ready to faint?
How angry are my enemies and especially the arch-enemy! Shall I stretch forth my hand and fight my foes? No, my hand is better employed in doing service for my Lord. Besides, there is no need, for my God will use his far-reaching arm, and he will deal with them far better than I could if I were to try. "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, says the Lord." He will with his own right hand of power and wisdom save me, and what more can I desire?
Come, my heart, talk this promise over to yourself until you can use it as the song of your confidence, the solace of your loneliness. Pray to be revived yourself, and leave the rest with the Lord, who performs all things for you.
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Checkbook of the Bank of Faith
C.H. Spurgeon
A year of daily promise-based devotions drawn from Spurgeon's own Bible — each entry brief, pointed, and grounded in a specific word from God. A quiet daily companion for those learning to walk by faith.
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