C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
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"Thou hast bought me no sweet cane with money."-Isaiah 43:24
    
    Worshippers at the temple were wont to bring presents of sweet perfumes to be burned upon the altar of God: but Israel, in the time of her backsliding, became ungenerous, and made but few votive offerings to her Lord: this was an evidence of coldness of heart towards God and His house. Reader, does this never occur with you? Might not the complaint of the text be occasionally, if not frequently, brought against you? Those who are poor in pocket, if rich in faith, will be accepted none the less because their gifts are small; but, poor reader, do you give in fair proportion to the Lord, or is the widow's mite kept back from the sacred treasury? The rich believer should be thankful for the talent entrusted to him, but should not forget his large responsibility, for where much is given much will be required; but, rich reader, are you mindful of your obligations, and rendering to the Lord according to the benefit received? Jesus gave His blood for us, what shall we give to Him? We are His, and all that we have, for He has purchased us unto Himself-can we act as if we were our own? O for more consecration! and to this end, O for more love! Blessed Jesus, how good it is of Thee to accept our sweet cane bought with money! nothing is too costly as a tribute to Thine unrivalled love, and yet Thou dost receive with favour the smallest sincere token of affection! Thou dost receive our poor forget-me-nots and love-tokens as though they were intrinsically precious, though indeed they are but as the bunch of wild flowers which the child brings to its mother. Never may we grow niggardly towards Thee, and from this hour never may we hear Thee complain of us again for withholding the gifts of our love. We will give Thee the first fruits of our increase, and pay Thee tithes of all, and then we will confess "of Thine own have we given Thee."
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Friday, February 3, 2012

Love is in the Air

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Jessica Chipps presents Black Pean Pasta - Homemade posted at Mosquito Creek Farm.

Linda@NHE presents Cheddar Potato Soup Recipe posted at Natural Health Ezine, saying, "Learn the secrets of making the best pot of soup and try out this delicious cheddar potato soup recipe!"

Tyler presents Serious about Celery posted at Weight Loss Tips, saying, "I hope you find this article fitting for your readers! Celery is a great vegetable for every home garden - many people overlook it!

Laura Grace Weldon presents Creative Tactics For Eating Frugally & Well posted at Bit of Earth Farm, saying, "Eat well and save in ways you might not have considered."

jacky presents 8 ways to make a small garden look big posted at small garden love.

Tony presents 6 great reasons to grow your own food posted at Beat Unemployment, saying, "Whether you live on many acres or in an apartment, anyone can grow at some some of their own food. Here are six great reasons why you should."

Dina-Marie Oswald presents Redecorating - Paint It! posted at Dimes2Vines, saying, "Redecorating does not have to be expensive. Moving into the first phase of our house at the vineyard, I wanted to add some pizzazz to certain pieces of furniture. It was actually easy and turned out great!"

Fred Lee presents A 7-Day Plan to Prepare Your Home for Guests posted at Parenting Squad.

Gas heaters presents Gas Heater Efficiency posted at gas heater, saying, "Gas heaters are a wonderful source of heat and can be used both indoors and outside. They may be permanent or portable and sometimes use natural gas, while others use liquefied petroleum gas."

Tyler presents The Best Workout: When You Have No Weights posted at Weight Training, saying, "I hope you find this article fitting for your readers! It's got great workout ideas for staying at home!


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