The Cornerstone Baptist Church
Cornerstone Baptist Church
of Massillon, Ohio
The Cornerstone Baptist Church |
Independent
Fundamental Cornerstone Baptist Church of Massillon, Ohio |
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Daily Devotion |
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January 15, 2007
Daily Reading: Genesis 43:1-45:28
Quick Study: Genesis 37:1-38:30
"And now, O LORD God, the word that thou hast spoken concerning
thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it for ever,
and do as thou hast said."
God's promises were never meant to be thrown aside as waste
paper; he intended that they should be used. God's gold is not
miser's money, but is minted to be traded with. Nothing pleases
our Lord better than to see his promises put in circulation; he
loves to see his children bring them up to him, and say, "Lord,
do as thou hast said." We glorify God when we plead his
promises. Do you think that God will be any the poorer for
giving you the riches he has promised? Do you dream that he will
be any the less holy for giving holiness to you? Do you imagine
he will be any the less pure for washing you from your sins? He
has said "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord:
though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow;
though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." Faith
lays hold upon the promise of pardon, and it does not delay,
saying, "This is a precious promise, I wonder if it be true?"
but it goes straight to the throne with it, and pleads, "Lord,
here is the promise, 'Do as thou hast said.'" Our Lord replies,
"Be it unto thee even as thou wilt." When a Christian grasps a
promise, if he does not take it to God, he dishonours him; but
when he hastens to the throne of grace, and cries, "Lord, I have
nothing to recommend me but this, 'Thou hast said it;'" then his
desire shall be granted. Our heavenly Banker delights to cash
his own notes. Never let the promise rust. Draw the word of
promise out of its scabbard, and use it with holy violence.
Think not that God will be troubled by your importunately
reminding him of his promises. He loves to hear the loud
outcries of needy souls. It is his delight to bestow favours. He
is more ready to hear than you are to ask. The sun is not weary
of shining, nor the fountain of flowing. It is God's nature to
keep his promises; therefore go at once to the throne with "Do
as thou hast said." |
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