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Spiritual Treasury For The Children of God
Devotional: July 27th

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Morning Devotional

In the way of thy judgments, O Lord, have we waited for thee: The desire of our soul is to thy name, and to the remembrance of thee.- Isaiah 26:8.

Herein appears the wisdom and glory of our Lord. He hath ordained the way wherein his people should walk, as well as the end which they shall surely enjoy, salvation. Thus is it manifest, by perseverance in grace and holiness, that any sinner is effectually called to the knowledge of Jesus and salvation by him.

Though in regeneration the carnality and corruption of our nature are not destroyed, yet by the word and Spirit the soul is possessed with a desire after Jesus, and the sweet remembrance of his name is fixed in the heart; he is all their desire and all their salvation; they know and feel themselves to be poor and lost; they are humbled in soul; hope from every object but Christ is cut off. But yet some cannot speak of such manifestations of joy and tokens of comfort which others tell of. Hence they distress and disquiet their minds, are ready to question whether they have any true knowledge of, love to, and interest in the Lord. But this is not right; for it is plain and evident, where there is a desire of soul to the name of Jesus, and a remembrance in the heart of his salvation, as our only hope, this ariseth from a degree of knowledge and faith; and love also in proportion is drawn out after precious Christ. Such will be found waiting upon the Lord, for they see his grace.

There is something in the name of Jesus that is attracting; that in the nature of his work and salvation which suits their desperate state, and which they love to hear of and wait for. The secret power of the Spirit inclines the heart in the way of God’s judgments, in the ordinances of his house, in private duties, secret meditation and reading, etc. Yea, though in distress and affliction, still they wait upon, yea wait FOR the Lord, for more knowledge, stronger faith, greater love.

Therefore such who lightly esteem, yea speak contemptibly of such "good desires," speak unadvisedly with their lips; they "make sad the heart of the righteous, whom the Lord would not have made sad." Jesus doth not despise "the day of small things," he loves the weakest lamb in his flock, he delights in the smallest work of his own Spirit, he doth not despise the least desire of the soul towards him, his loving heart will not "break the bruised reed, nor quench the smoking flax, till he send forth judgment unto victory."

God is mine all-sufficient good,

My portion and my choice;

In him my vast desires are fill’d,

And all my pow’rs rejoice.

I bless thy grace, that e’er my soul

Had one desire to thee.

No name so sweet whereon to hope,

As Jesus is to me.

Evening Devotional

But ye have not so learned Christ. Ephesians 4:20.

Believe, and live as you will. Love, and walk as you please. Will any say, this is fine licentious doctrine? We answer, such do not know, nor consider the power of faith, nor the influence of Christ’s love. They are strangers to his teaching. Christians are his scholars. Christ is our one Master. He graciously condescends to teach us. He kindly says, “learn of me, for I am meek and lowly in heart to instruct you.” (Matthew 11:29.) Our grand business is, to sit at his feet. We have no just ideas of the sinfulness of sin, the vileness of our nature, nor the preciousness of his person, but what we learn of him. Christian, what hast thou learned of Christ this day? If thou hast not learned somewhat of the heinous nature of sin, so as to abhor it, and of the preciousness of Christ’s person and salvation, so as to cleave to him, verily, thou hast lost a day. Thou didst not so learn Christ. For this is his word daily to thee: “Come unto me.”

(1st.) When the pleasures of sin invite, when these trinity of idols, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life, seek to be gratified, what is your answer? Is it not: My soul abhors them, my life shall be prevailingly free from them. I have not so learned Christ as to indulge them. I have learned so much of his precious love, as to desire to be wholly, solely, and eternally devoted to his glory. (2d.) Have you been bearing your sins, and carrying your sorrows today? Verily you take too much upon you. You have not so learned Christ. Surely, he hath done this for you, that you should be eased of their burden, and find rest in him. “All ye that are weary and heavy laden, come unto me, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28.) This is his sweet voice. “Let not your hearts be troubled.” This is his precious command, “Believe in me.” (John 14:1.) (3d.) Have you been this day folding your hands in dejection, full of doubts and fears, and your hope at the last gasp? You have not so learned Christ. For he saith to the fearful heart, “Be strong: fear not.” (Isaiah 35:4.) Again, “Fear not, for I am with thee. Be not dismayed, for I am thy God. I will strengthen thee. I will keep thee. Yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. (Isaiah 41:10.) Daily learn to exalt Christ’s words, against all your sorrows: his righteousness against all your sins: his salvation against all your demerits: his promises against all your fears; and his truths against all Satan’s lying suggestions. See the blessedness of thus learning Christ. “Great shall be thy peace: in righteousness shalt thou be established; fear and terror shall not come near thee.” Isaiah 54:13-14.

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