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.
October 22
2 Samuel 7:29
"You, O Lord God, have spoken it: and with your blessing let the house of your servant be blessed forever."
THIS is a promise pleaded, and so it yields double instruction to us. Anything which the Lord God has spoken we should receive as surely true, and then plead is at the throne.
Oh, how sweet to quote what our own God has spoken! How precious to use a "therefore" which the promise suggests, as David does in this verse!
We do not pray because we doubt, but because we believe. To pray unbelievingly is unfitting in the Lord's children. No, Lord, we cannot doubt you: we are persuaded that every word of your is a sure foundation for the boldest expectation. We come to you and say, "Do as you have said." Bless your servant's house. Heal our sick; save our hesitating ones; restore those who wander; confirm those who live in your fear. Lord, give us food and clothing according to your word. Prosper our undertakings; especially succeed our endeavors to make known your gospel in our neighborhood. Make our servants your servants, our children your children. Let the blessing flow on to future generations, and as long as any of our race remains on earth may they remain true to you. O Lord God "let the house of your servant be blessed."
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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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