Nov. 2

Charles Spurgeon · Faith's Checkbook

HEAVENLY WEALTH

   "No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly" Ps.
   84:11

   Many pleasing things the Lord may withhold, but "no good thing." He is
   the best judge of what is good for us. Some things are assuredly good,
   and these we may have for the asking through Jesus Christ our Lord.

   Holiness is a good thing, and this He will work in us freely. Victory
   over evil tendencies, strong tempers, and evil habits, He will gladly
   grant, and we ought not to remain without it.

   Full assurance He will bestow, and near communion with Himself, and
   access into all truth, and boldness with prevalence at the mercy seat.
   If we have not these, it is from want of faith to receive, and not from
   any unwillingness of God to give. A calm, a heavenly frame, great
   patience, and fervent love -- all these will He give to holy diligence.

   But note well that we must "walk uprightly." There must be no cross
   purposes and crooked dealings; no hypocrisy nor deceit. If we walk
   foully God cannot give us favors, for that would be a premium upon sin.
   The way of uprightness is the way of heavenly wealth -- wealth so large
   as to include every good thing.

   What a promise to plead in prayer! Let us get to our knees.