C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Sunday June 15, 2025

"He openeth, and no man shutteth."-Revelation 3:7
    
    Jesus is the keeper of the gates of paradise and before every believing soul He setteth an open door, which no man or devil shall be able to close against it. What joy it will be to find that faith in Him is the golden key to the everlasting doors. My soul, dost thou carry this key in thy bosom, or art thou trusting to some deceitful pick-lock, which will fail thee at last? Hear this parable of the preacher, and remember it. The great King has made a banquet, and He has proclaimed to all the world that none shall enter but those who bring with them the fairest flower that blooms. The spirits of men advance to the gate by thousands, and they bring each one the flower which he esteems the queen of the garden; but in crowds they are driven from the royal presence, and enter not into the festive halls. Some bear in their hand the deadly nightshade of superstition, or the flaunting poppies of Rome, or the hemlock of self- righteousness, but these are not dear to the King, the bearers are shut out of the pearly gates. My soul, hast thou gathered the rose of Sharon? Dost thou wear the lily of the valley in thy bosom constantly? If so, when thou comest up to the gates of heaven thou wilt know its value, for thou hast only to show this choicest of flowers, and the Porter will open: not for a moment will He deny thee admission, for to that rose the Porter openeth ever. Thou shalt find thy way with the rose of Sharon in thy hand up to the throne of God Himself, for heaven itself possesses nothing that excels its radiant beauty, and of all the flowers that bloom in paradise there is none that can rival the lily of the valley. My soul, get Calvary's blood-red rose into thy hand by faith, by love wear it, by communion preserve it, by daily watchfulness make it thine all in all, and thou shalt be blessed beyond all bliss, happy beyond a dream. Jesus, be mine for ever, my God, my heaven, my all.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Wordless Wednesday ~ Warhead




I am told these candies known as "Warheads" are extremely sour upon first putting them in.  So who pulled the prank on my lovely daughter at camp?....

Now doesn't that look like an innocent face?  He better sleep lightly.  The battle rages.  She doesn't get mad she gets even.  hehehe  and her dad's response when he heard.... "Way to Go John!"  lots of love and sympathy from dad.

When he handed her the candy and she finally accepted it (yes, she was skeptical) he then turned to me and said, "Get a picture of this."  So I quickly turned on the camera and got above pictures.  After seeing her reaction I told him..."You should have said, 'video tape this."  Quickly I switched it over to video and got the remainder on video....Enjoy (at my daughter's expense). The joke was played on her at night so it is a bit dark, but oh, so fun.















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2 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 3, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I LOVE warheads! Talk about flash-back in time!
    Happy Wednesday!
    ~Carolyn
    Cookin' for my Captain

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  2. BusyWorkingMamaAugust 3, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    YUM! I used to love those but haven't had one in years! They do go well for a prank! Happy Wednesday and thanks for stopping by and linking up :)

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