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Daily Devotionals
John Gossner's Treasury
For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever. Psalms 37:28. But the Lord is faithful, who shall establish you, and keep you from evil. 2 Thessalonians 3:3. Cfr. 1 Peter 1:5. Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. Psalms 119:33-34.
Let it be your daily prayer that by the power of God through faith you may be ’’preserved" unto that salvation which is prepared for you. Who shall be able to preserve himself, unless he advance in the Lord and in the power of His might, and continue through prayer and supplication in constant touch with Him who has begun "a good work" in him, and who must also "perform" it? (Philippians 1:6). Do not, however, say in a flippant manner, "But I cannot preserve myself; the Lord must do it. " Yes, God must do it. He can do it and He will do it; but He will not preserve you, if you, unconcerned about your salvation, neglect to watch and pray lest you fall into temptation. The Lord preserves His saints who earnestly and zealously pursue holiness. God does not forsake those who do not forsake Him. His eyes are upon those whose eyes are upon Him. Those who grasp and hold His hand are held by His hand. They are His saints; they are preserved for ever. But the secure, the heedless and drowsy saints, who, instead of preparing their lamps and supplying themselves with oil, sleep or amuse themselves, are not "preserved. " They will remain standing without when the Bridegroom enters into His chamber.
Myself I cannot save.
Myself I cannot keep;
But strength in Thee I surely have.
Whose eyelids never sleep.
