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.
July 22
Hosea 2:19, 20
"And I will betroth you unto me forever; yes, I will betroth you unto me in righteousness, and in judgment, and in loving-kindness, and in mercies. I will even betroth you unto me in faithfulness; and you shall know the Lord."
BETROTHMENT unto the Lord! What an honor and a joy! My soul, is Jesus indeed your by his own condescending betrothal? Then, mark, it is forever. He will never break his engagement, much less sue out a divorce against a soul joined to himself in marriage bonds.
Three times the Lord says, "I will betroth you." What words he heaps together to set forth the betrothal! Righteousness comes in to make the covenant legal; none can forbid these lawful banns. Judgment sanctions the alliance with its decree: none can see folly or error in the match. Loving-kindness warrants that this is a love union, for without love betrothal is bondage, and not blessedness. Meanwhile, mercy smiles, and even sings; yes, she multiplies herself into "mercies," because of the abounding grace of this holy union.
Faithfulness is the registrar, and records the marriage, and the Holy Spirit says "Amen" to it, as he promises to teach the betrothed heart all the sacred knowledge needful for its high destiny. What a promise!
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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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