Isa 43:10 Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me

Thursday, October 26, 2017

Because Of Us

                                                   
For the sake of His elect the LORD withholds many judgments and shortens others. 

In great tribulations the fire would devour all were it not that Out of regard to His elect the LORD damps the flame. 

Thus, while He saves His elect for the sake of Jesus, He also preserves the race for the sake of His chosen. 

What an honor is thus put upon saints! 

How diligently they ought to use their influence with their LORD!

He will hear their prayers for sinners and bless their efforts for their salvation.

He blesses believers that they may be a blessing to those who are in unbelief. 

Many a sinner lives because of the prayers of a mother, or wife, or daughter to whom the LORD has respect.

Have we used aright the singular power with which the LORD entrusts us? 

Do we pray for our country, for other lands, and for the age?

Do we, in times of war, famine, pestilence, stand out as intercessors, pleading that the days may be shortened? 

Do we lament before God the outbursts of infidelity, error, and licentiousness? 

Do we beseech our LORD Jesus to shorten the reign of sin by hastening His own glorious appearing? 

Let us get to our knees and never rest till Christ appeareth.

~Charles Spurgeon~

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