C H Spurgeon said the following:
God's promises were never meant to be thrown aside as waste paper; He
intended that they should be used.... Nothing pleases our Lord better than
to see His promises put in circulation; He loves to see His children bring
them up to Him, and say, "Lord, do as thou hast said." We glorify God when
we plead His promises. Do you think that God will be any the poorer for
giving you the riches He has promised? Do you dream that He will be any the
less holy for giving holiness to you? Do you imagine He will be any the less
pure for washing you from your sins? He has said, "Come now, let us reason
together, saith the Lord, though your sins...be red like crimson, they shall
be as wool." Faith lays hold upon the promise of pardon, and it does not
delay, saying, "This is a precious promise, I wonder if it be true?" but it
goes straight to the throne with it, and pleads, "Lord, here is the promise,
do as thou has said." Our Lord replies, "Be it unto thee even as thou wilt."
When a Christian grasps a promise, if he does not take it to God, he
dishonours Him; but when he hastens to the throne of grace, and cries,
"Lord, I have nothing to recommend me but this, Thou hast said it;" then his
desire shall be granted. Our heavenly Banker delights to cash His own notes.
Never let the promise rust. Draw the word of promise out of its scabbard,
and use it with holy violence. Think not that God will be troubled by your
importunately reminding Him of His promises. He loves to hear the loud
outcries of needy souls. It is His delight to bestow favours. He is more
ready to hear than you are to ask....It is God's nature to keep His
promises; therefore go at once to the throne with, "Do as thou hast said."
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