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.
September 11
Lamentations 3:27
"It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth."
THIS is as good as a promise. It has been good, it is good, and it will be good for me to bear the yoke.
Early in life I had to feel the weight of conviction, and ever since it has proved a soul-enriching burden. Should I have loved the gospel so well had I not learned by deep experience the need of salvation by grace? Jabez was more honorable than his brethren because his mother bare him with sorrow, and those who suffer much in being born unto God make strong believers in sovereign grace.
The yoke of censure is an irksome one, but it prepares a man for future honor. He is not fit to be a leader who has not run the gauntlet of contempt. Praise intoxicates if it be not preceded by abuse. Men who rise to eminence without a struggle usually fall into dishonor.
The yoke of affliction, disappointment, and excessive labor is by no means to be sought for; but when the Lord lays it on us in our youth it frequently develops a character which glorifies God and blesses the church.
Come, my soul, bow your neck; take up your cross. It was good for you when young, it will not harm you now. For Jesus' sake, shoulder it cheerfully.
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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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