Ah, LORD, Thou wast in Thy lowest state when before Thy persecutors Thou
wast made to stand like a criminal! Yet the eyes of Thy faith
could see beyond Thy present humiliation into Thy future glory. What
words are these, "Nevertheless - hereafter!" I would imitate Thy holy
foresight, and in the midst of poverty, or sickness, or slander, I also
would say, "Nevertheless - hereafter." Instead of weakness, Thou hast
all power; instead of shame, all glory; instead of derision, all
worship, Thy cross has not dimmed the splendor of Thy crown, neither has
the spittle marred the beauty of Thy face. Say, rather, Thou are the
more exalted and honored because of Thy sufferings.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Spurgeon on the rigors of the walk of faith.
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