Morning, July 29

Charles Spurgeon · Morning and Evening: Daily Readings

"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
   forever. 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."