Spurgeon: July AM
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"Nevertheless I am continually with Thee."
--Psalm 73:23
" Nevertheless ,"--As if, notwithstanding all the foolishness
and ignorance which David had just been confessing to God, not
one atom the less was it true and certain that David was saved
and accepted, and that the blessing of being constantly in God's
presence was undoubtedly his. Fully conscious of his own lost
estate, and of the deceitfulness and vileness of his nature,
yet, by a glorious outburst of faith, he sings "nevertheless I
am continually with Thee." Believer, you are forced to enter
into Asaph's confession and acknowledgment, endeavour in like
spirit to say "nevertheless, since I belong to Christ I am
continually with God!" By this is meant continually upon His
mind , He is always thinking of me for my good. Continually
before His eye ;--the eye of the Lord never sleepeth, but is
perpetually watching over my welfare. Continually in His hand ,
so that none shall be able to pluck me thence. Continually on
His heart , worn there as a memorial, even as the high priest
bore the names of the twelve tribes upon his heart for ever.
Thou always thinkest of me, O God. The bowels of Thy love
continually yearn towards me. Thou art always making providence
work for my good. Thou hast set me as a signet upon thine arm;
thy love is strong as death, many waters cannot quench it;
neither can the floods drown it. Surprising grace! Thou seest me
in Christ, and though in myself abhorred, Thou beholdest me as
wearing Christ's garments, and washed in His blood, and thus I
stand accepted in Thy presence. I am thus continually in Thy
favour--"continually with Thee." Here is comfort for the tried
and afflicted soul; vexed with the tempest within--look at the
calm without. " Nevertheless "--O say it in thy heart, and take
the peace it gives. "Nevertheless I am continually with Thee."