C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Thursday June 5, 2025

"The Lord shut him in."-Genesis 7:16
    
    Noah was shut in away from all the world by the hand of divine love. The door of electing purpose interposes between us and the world which lieth in the wicked one. We are not of the world even as our Lord Jesus was not of the world. Into the sin, the gaiety, the pursuits of the multitude we cannot enter; we cannot play in the streets of Vanity Fair with the children of darkness, for our heavenly Father has shut us in. Noah was shut in with his God. "Come thou into the ark," was the Lord's invitation, by which He clearly showed that He Himself intended to dwell in the ark with His servant and his family. Thus all the chosen dwell in God and God in them. Happy people to be enclosed in the same circle which contains God in the Trinity of His persons, Father, Son, and Spirit. Let us never be inattentive to that gracious call, "Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee, and hide thyself as it were for a little moment until the indignation be overpast." Noah was so shut in that no evil could reach him. Floods did but lift him heavenward, and winds did but waft him on his way. Outside of the ark all was ruin, but inside all was rest and peace. Without Christ we perish, but in Christ Jesus there is perfect safety. Noah was so shut in that he could not even desire to come out, and those who are in Christ Jesus are in Him for ever. They shall go no more out for ever, for eternal faithfulness has shut them in, and infernal malice cannot drag them out. The Prince of the house of David shutteth and no man openeth; and when once in the last days as Master of the house He shall rise up and shut the door, it will be in vain for mere professors to knock, and cry Lord, Lord open unto us, for that same door which shuts in the wise virgins will shut out the foolish for ever. Lord, shut me in by Thy grace.
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Monday, December 9, 2013

The Promise (children's musical DVD) giveaway

http://www.gloriousfilms.com/thepromise/


http://www.gloriousfilms.com/thepromise/

ABOUT THE PROMISE
The Promise: The Birth of the Messiah is an animated musical celebration of one of the most pivotal events in all human history, the birth of Jesus Christ.  This beautifully crafted musical is a faithful adaptation of the birth narrative from the Gospel of Luke in both story and song. The animated production leverages optical motion technology to blend traditional animation techniques with the performance talents of ballet dancers and dramatic stage actors. The result is a unique and worshipful story experience that will inspire audiences young and old for years to come.

My Review:
I really didn't know what to expect with this I had never seen an animated musical of this type before.  I really enjoy musicals, so I jumped at the chance to watch something different.  It was very unique presentation.  The music and animation flowed very well much to my surprise.  Very beautifully done.  It was like watching animated characters performing a stage. Musical Puppet theater pretty much. I loved all the songs presented in this musical.  They weren't your normal Christmas songs.  The animated babies (John and Jesus) were a bit funny in shape, but they did get the point across.   It isn't a long movie under 45 minutes.  I would highly recommend watching The Promise this Christmas!  I was provided a copy to giveaway to one of my blog readers.  Read to the end of this post to find out how you may enter the giveaway.
The Promise site

behind the scenes video
 
http://www.gloriousfilms.com/
 Glorious Films



Buy It!
The Promise can be purchased through Family Christian Bookstores or amazon.com for $14.99.  The running time is 45 minutes.

To learn more about The Promise, visit any of their following sites:
Website: http://www.gloriousfilms.com/thepromise/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GloriousFilms
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gloriousfilms

 How to Enter:
Because there isn't much time to hold a giveaway and this is a busy time of the year for everyone.  Just leave a message telling me  your favorite holiday family activity.  Be sure to leave an email address so I can contact the winner.  I'll choose a winner on Thurs. Dec. 12th after I get off work.  Open to US residents only please. 

Other blogs with this giveaway offer:
Linda's Lunacy (12/10) 
Day by Day in our World (12/10)
Kristie's Notes (12/11) 
Giveaway Lady (12/12)

I copy of this DVD was provided in exchange for my honest review by...

*Disclosure: I was provided a copy of the following movie in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated in any other way. All opinions are my own.


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  1. AnonymousDecember 12, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    We like to go to our churchs christmas eve candlelight service and then drive around and look at christmas lights
    marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com
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