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July 29
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"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 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." July
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