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Pr. Charles Haddon Spurgeon
July 29 - Morning
"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
for ever. 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."
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