C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Friday July 18, 2025

"They shall go hindmost with their standards."-Numbers 2:31
    
    The camp of Dan brought up the rear when the armies of Israel were on the march. The Danites occupied the hindmost place, but what mattered the position, since they were as truly part of the host as were the foremost tribes; they followed the same fiery cloudy pillar, they ate of the same manna, drank of the same spiritual rock, and journeyed to the same inheritance. Come, my heart, cheer up, though last and least; it is thy privilege to be in the army, and to fare as they fare who lead the van. Some one must be hindmost in honour and esteem, some one must do menial work for Jesus, and why should not I? In a poor village, among an ignorant peasantry; or in a back street, among degraded sinners, I will work on, and "go hindmost with my standard."
    
    The Danites occupied a very useful place. Stragglers have to be picked up upon the march, and lost property has to be gathered from the field. Fiery spirits may dash forward over untrodden paths to learn fresh truth, and win more souls to Jesus; but some of a more conservative spirit may be well engaged in reminding the church of her ancient faith, and restoring her fainting sons. Every position has its duties, and the slowly moving children of God will find their peculiar state one in which they may be eminently a blessing to the whole host.
    
    The rear guard is a place of danger. There are foes behind us as well as before us. Attacks may come from any quarter. We read that Amalek fell upon Israel, and slew some of the hindmost of them. The experienced Christian will find much work for his weapons in aiding those poor doubting, desponding, wavering, souls, who are hindmost in faith, knowledge, and joy. These must not be left unaided, and therefore be it the business of well-taught saints to bear their standards among the hindmost. My soul, do thou tenderly watch to help the hindmost this day.
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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
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