This is a powerful quote from a very powerful sermon given in 1880 by C.H. Spurgeon. You can read the whole sermon here: http://www.spurgeongems.org/vols25-27/chs1528.pdf.
We do not pity men who have performed daring exploits, nor may we pity those servants of God who suffered the utmost cruelties, but now rest from their labors and wear their honors in Heaven. The question is—Can you aspire to take a place among them? To be a true Christian is no small thing and, before you pretend to be a follower of Jesus, count the cost! Are you willing to endure temptation without yielding? Can you scorn the world’s bribes and defy its threats? Will you set your face like a flint for Christ and holiness? Has Grace made you a lion-like man? Have you a strong determination worked in you by the Holy Spirit? If not, you may run well for a time, but you will turn back and prove an apostate. I pray God that you may be of that noble stock which the Lord has chosen and may have in you that noble nature which only the Holy Spirit can impart, so that, though you shall be tempted, you shall hold out till life’s last hour, invincible through the Grace of God!
AMEN!
March 26, 2012
February 10, 2012
One Amazing Year
Wow, time flies when you're having fun!!! I have officially been an immigrant in Canada for 1 year now, and while that's amazing, what's even more amazing is how much God has grown me, shaped me, and blessed me in this last year!
A belated Happy 1st Anniversary post to my amazing husband.
When I walked down the aisle to become your wife, I never imagined the amazing things God would begin to make out of our life together. I had all of these dreams about making friends with you in our (my) new hometown, joining a young marrieds ministry, and just continuing to do life as I had been before we were together, just doing it with you.
My dreams and hopes were so shallow compared to all that God has had in store for us! He is truly the God "who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us"!!!! (Ephesians 3:20) Through your leadership of our small family, God has taught me so much about devotion (spiritual and relational), passion for His Word, living as a sacrifice, and honoring God above all else.
You are such a brilliant, shining example of what God can and will do with a heart that is fully abandoned to Him! He has made you my greatest blessing, next to the Lord Jesus; you are my best friend, my leader, my provider, my challenger, my partner, my brother for eternity. I cherish the many wonderful memories of our first year together, and I look forward to all God will continue to do in, for, and through us!!
Thank you for letting the Lord build our house, so that we do not labor in vain. (Ps. 127:1)
I love you, Darlin'! AF ED NMW!
A belated Happy 1st Anniversary post to my amazing husband.
When I walked down the aisle to become your wife, I never imagined the amazing things God would begin to make out of our life together. I had all of these dreams about making friends with you in our (my) new hometown, joining a young marrieds ministry, and just continuing to do life as I had been before we were together, just doing it with you.
My dreams and hopes were so shallow compared to all that God has had in store for us! He is truly the God "who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us"!!!! (Ephesians 3:20) Through your leadership of our small family, God has taught me so much about devotion (spiritual and relational), passion for His Word, living as a sacrifice, and honoring God above all else.
You are such a brilliant, shining example of what God can and will do with a heart that is fully abandoned to Him! He has made you my greatest blessing, next to the Lord Jesus; you are my best friend, my leader, my provider, my challenger, my partner, my brother for eternity. I cherish the many wonderful memories of our first year together, and I look forward to all God will continue to do in, for, and through us!!
Thank you for letting the Lord build our house, so that we do not labor in vain. (Ps. 127:1)
I love you, Darlin'! AF ED NMW!
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