For With Thee

 
Evening Devotion

DECEMBER 27

 

For with thee is the fountain of life:

Psalm 36:9

 
All life is from God.
 
All creatures are sustained by God.
 
He giveth life, and breath, and all things.
 
Our existence here is dependent on his will, 

  so also is the comfort of our life.
 
But from him proceeds spiritual life.
 
The energy that quickens us.
 
The divine principle which exists within us.
 
We are born of God.
 
He holdeth our souls in life.
 
He also revives us and makes us lively.
 
Beloved, do you feel dull, lifeless, and inactive to-night?
 
Are you sighing for a deeper enjoyment of the Saviour’s presence?
 
Fix your mind upon this precious truth, 

   with you God “is the fountain of life.”
 
He can easily direct one of its streams into your soul.
 
He can revive you in one moment.
 
If he lifts up the light of his countenance

  —if he whispers pardon and peace

  —if the Holy Spirit but gently breathes upon you, 

      you will be happy, all will be well.
 
Go then direct to the throne of grace, 

  lay your whole case before your God, 

    tell him how dull and lifeless you feel, 

      appeal to him as the fountain of life, 

        plead the powerful name and precious blood of Jesus, 

          and God will hear you.
 

Life, like a fountain rich and free,

Springs from the presence of the Lord;

And in thy light our souls shall see,

The glorious promis’d in thy word.

 
James Smith