April 8

Charles Spurgeon · Faith's Checkbook

PRESERVED TO WORKS END

   "The Lord stood by him, and said, Be of good cheer, Paul: for as thou
   hast testified of me in Jerusalem, so must thou bear witness also at
   Rome" Acts 23:11

   Are you a witness for the Lord, and are you just now in danger? Then
   remember that you are immortal till your work is done. If the Lord has
   more witness for you to bear, you will live to bear it. Who is he that
   can break the vessel which the Lord intends again to use?

   If there is no more work for you to do for your Master, it cannot
   distress you that He is about to take you home, and put you where you
   will be beyond the reach of adversaries. Your witness-bearing for Jesus
   is your chief concern, and you cannot be stopped in it till it is
   finished: therefore be at peace. Cruel slander, wicked
   misrepresentation, desertion of friends, betrayal by the most trusted
   one, and whatever else may come, cannot hinder the Lord's purpose
   concerning you. The Lord stands by you in the night of your sorrow, and
   He says, "Thou must yet bear witness for me." Be calm, be filled with
   joy in the Lord.

   If you do not need this promise just now, you may very soon. Treasure
   it up. Remember also to pray for missionaries, and all persecuted ones,
   that the Lord would preserve them even to the completion of their life
   work.