There is one stable rock amidst the billows of the sea of life!

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There is one stable rock amidst the billows of the sea of life!

(Charles Spurgeon)ย 

“Be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age!” Matthew 28:20ย 

It is well that there is One who is ever the same, and who is ever with us. It is well thatย there is one stable rock amidst the billows of the sea of life. O my soul, do not set your affections upon rusting, moth-eaten, decaying treasures–but set your heart upon Him who abides forever faithful to you. Do not build your house upon the moving quicksands of a deceitful world–but found your hopes upon this rock, which, amid descending rain and roaring floods, shall stand immovably secure!

My soul, I charge you–lay up yourย treasureย in the only secure cabinet; store yourย jewelsย where you can never lose them. Put yourย allย in Christ; set . . .
ย  all yourย affectionsย on His person,
ย  all yourย hopeย in His merit,
ย  all yourย trustย in His efficacious blood,
ย  all yourย joyย in His presence,
and so you may laugh at loss and defy difficulties.ย 

Remember thatย all the flowers in the world’s garden wither and die–and the day is coming when nothing will be left but the black, cold earth.ย Death’s black extinguisherย must soon put out your candle. Oh! how sweet to haveย sunlight–when theย candleย is gone! Theย dark floodย must soon roll between you and all you have!ย 

So wed your heart to Him who will never leave you. Trust yourself with Him who will go with you through the black and surging current of death’s stream, and who will land you safely on the celestial shore, and make you sit with Him in heavenly places forever!ย 

Go, sorrowing son of affliction–tell your secret troubles to the Friend who sticks closer than a brother. Trust all your concerns with Him . . .
ย  who never can be taken from you,
ย  who will never leave you, and
ย  who will never let you leave Him, even “Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever.”ย 

“I am with you always,”ย is enough for my soul to live upon–though all others forsake me!

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3 Responses to “There is one stable rock amidst the billows of the sea of life!”

  1. Unknown's avatar

    Great read and powerful spiritual words of life.

  2. Unknown's avatar

    Spurgeon’s message reminded me of what Jim Elliott once said, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.”
    Thanks for this today, Steve!

    • Unknown's avatar

      Thanks so much Heidi! What a great quote. Thanks again for coming and spending some time here, it’s always a joy to see you. God bless you. ๐Ÿ˜€

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