Oct. 29

Charles Spurgeon · Faith's Checkbook

MAINTAIN THE DIFFERENCE

   "And I will put a division between my people and thy people: tomorrow
   shall this sign be" Exod. 8:23

   Pharoah has a people, and the Lord has a people. These may dwell
   together, and seem to fare alike, but there is a division between them,
   and the Lord will make it apparent. Not for ever shall one event happen
   alike to all, but there shall be great difference between the men of
   the world and the people of Jehovah's choice.

   This may happen in the time of judgments, when the Lord becomes the
   sanctuary of His saints. It is very conspicuous in the conversion of
   believers when their sin is put away, while unbelievers remain under
   condemnation. From that moment they become a distinct race, come under
   a new discipline, and enjoy new blessings. Their homes, henceforth, are
   free from the grievous swarms of evils which defile and torment the
   Egyptians. They are kept from the pollution of lust, the bite of care,
   the corruption of falsehood, and the cruel torment of hatred, which
   devour many families.

   Rest assured, tried believer, that though you have your troubles you
   are saved from swarms of worse ones, which infest the homes and hearts
   of the servants of the world's Prince. The Lord has put a division; see
   to it that you keep up the division in spirit, aim, character and
   company.