April 18

Charles Spurgeon · Faith's Checkbook

HE NEVER FAILS

   "I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee" Josh. 1:5

   This word to Joshua is often quoted; it is the basis of that New
   Testament word, "He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake
   thee."

   Beloved, a life of warfare is before us, but the Lord of Hosts is with
   us. Are we called to lead a great but fickle people? This promise
   guarantees us all the wisdom and prudence that we shall need. Have we
   to contend with cunning and powerful enemies? Here is strength and
   valor, prowess and victory. Have we a vast heritage to win? By this
   sign we shall achieve our purpose; the Lord Himself is with us.

   It would be woe to us indeed if Jehovah could fail us; but, as this can
   never be, the winds of disquietude are laid to sleep in the caverns of
   divine faithfulness. On no one Occasion will the Lord desert us. Happen
   what may, He will be at our side. Friends drop from us, their help is
   but an April shower; but God is faithful, Jesus is the same for ever,
   and the Holy Spirit abideth in us.

   Come, my heart, be calm and hopeful today. Clouds may gather, but the
   Lord can blow them away. Since God will not fail me, my faith shall not
   fail; and, as He will not forsake me, neither will I forsake Him. Oh
   for a restful faith!