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Morning and Evening

August 27, Evening

C. H. Spurgeon · Modern retelling

"Into Thine hand I commit my spirit: Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth." — Psalm 31:5 · KJV

These words have often been used by holy men in their hour of departure, and we may profitably consider them this evening. The object of the faithful man's care, in life and death, is not his body or his estate, but his spirit; this is his choice treasure — if this is safe, all is well. What is this mortal state compared with the soul? The believer commits his soul into the hand of his God: it came from Him, it is His own, He has sustained it before, He is able to keep it, and it is most fitting that He should receive it. All things are safe in Yahweh's hands; what we entrust to the Lord will be secure, both now and in that day of days toward which we are hastening. It is peaceful living and glorious dying to rest in the care of heaven. At all times we should commit our all to Jesus' faithful hand; then, though life may hang by a thread and adversities multiply like the sands of the sea, our soul shall dwell at ease and delight itself in quiet resting places. "Thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth." Redemption is a solid basis for confidence. David had not known Calvary as we have, yet temporal redemption cheered him; and shall not eternal redemption console us far more sweetly? Past deliverances are strong pleas for present help. What the Lord has done, He will do again, for He does not change; He is faithful to His promises and gracious to His saints, and He will not turn away from His people. Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him, and praise Him even from the dust; He may chasten and correct, but He can never neglect, for since the ransom price is paid, my hope is stayed on His love.