C.H. Spurgeon's Evening Devotional
Friday June 6, 2025

"Are they Israelites? so am I."-2 Corinthians 11:22
    
    We have here A PERSONAL CLAIM, and one that needs proof. The apostle knew that His claim was indisputable, but there are many persons who have no right to the title who yet claim to belong to the Israel of God. If we are with confidence declaring, "So am I also an Israelite," let us only say it after having searched our heart as in the presence of God. But if we can give proof that we are following Jesus, if we can from the heart say, "I trust Him wholly, trust Him only, trust Him simply, trust Him now, and trust Him ever," then the position which the saints of God hold belongs to us-all their enjoyments are our possessions; we may be the very least in Israel, "less than the least of all saints," yet since the mercies of God belong to the saints AS SAINTS, and not as advanced saints, or well-taught saints, we may put in our plea, and say, "Are they Israelites? so am I; therefore the promises are mine, grace is mine, glory will be mine." The claim, rightfully made, is one which will yield untold comfort. When God's people are rejoicing that they are His, what a happiness if they can say, "So AM I!" When they speak of being pardoned, and justified, and accepted in the Beloved, how joyful to respond, "Through the grace of God, SO AM I." But this claim not only has its enjoyments and privileges, but also its conditions and duties. We must share with God's people in cloud as well as in sunshine. When we hear them spoken of with contempt and ridicule for being Christians, we must come boldly forward and say, "So am I." When we see them working for Christ, giving their time, their talent, their whole heart to Jesus, we must be able to say, "So do I." O let us prove our gratitude by our devotion, and live as those who, having claimed a privilege, are willing to take the responsibility connected with it.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Busy Hands apron finish



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I'm keeping myself busy with sewing these days...I just love my new machine that I got for Christmas.  After having this Janome I'll never again get a Singer, just saying.  My singer was a lemon for over 20 years.  I hated to sew it was that bad.

Just finished my busy hands aprons for the July challenge @ Hopeful Threads and the July 2013 Finishes challenge.  I made three of them...original plan was to make two one for my dad with dementia and for the challenge.  However, my daughter has been doing her CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) training the whole month of July and she was put on the alzheimer/dementia wing in her clinicals so I thought I'd make two to donate.  here are the final aprons ready to go in the mail.





















Tomorrow starts the....

My day to post isn't til next Monday and I'm going to need every day of it.  There will be really cool items, guaranteed, on the hop so be sure to stop by and visit each hop daily.  
Sneak Peek....
Now don't that just put ya in the Christmas spirit.  get ready for some fun hopping. 

Up coming hop...




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2 comments:

  1. KristyJuly 30, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    OH Wow!!! They looks amazing! The fabrics! The fidgets!!! GREAT JOB!!!! Thank you so much! And very best wishes for your dad too, hope he enjoys his as well. :)

    Those little monster balls are perfect too! Great find! I invite you to add your apron pics to our album here if you'd like, http://www.flickr.com/groups/2282636@N22/

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  2. Bonnie @ Hem Me InJuly 30, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Oh! I love all three of them! Aren't they fun to sew? (I LOVE my Janome, too. I can't imagine life without her.)

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