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Morning and Evening

October 20, Evening

C. H. Spurgeon · Modern retelling

"Keep not back." — Isaiah 43:6 · KJV

Although this message was sent to the south and referred to the seed of Israel, it may profitably serve as a summons to ourselves. We are naturally backward to all good things, and it is a lesson of grace to learn to go forward in the ways of God. Reader, are you unconverted, yet do you desire to trust in the Lord Jesus? Then keep not back. Love invites you, the promises secure your success, the precious blood prepares the way. Let no sins or fears hinder you, but come to Jesus just as you are. Do you long to pray? Would you pour out your heart before the Lord? Keep not back. The mercy seat is prepared for such as need mercy; a sinner's cries will prevail with God. You are invited — no, you are commanded — to pray; come, then, with boldness to the throne of grace. Dear friend, are you already saved? Then keep not back from union with the Lord's people. Do not neglect the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper. You may be of a timid disposition, but you must strive against it, lest it lead you into disobedience. There is a sweet promise made to those who confess Christ — by no means miss it, lest you come under the condemnation of those who deny Him. If you have talents, keep not back from using them. Do not hoard your wealth or waste your time; let not your abilities rust or your influence go unused. Jesus kept not back; imitate Him by being foremost in self-denial and self-sacrifice. Keep not back from close communion with God, from boldly claiming covenant blessings, from advancing in the divine life, from searching into the precious mysteries of the love of Christ. Neither, beloved friend, be guilty of keeping others back by your coldness, harshness, or suspicions. For Jesus' sake go forward yourself, and encourage others to do the same. Hell and the marshaled bands of superstition and unbelief press forward to the fight; O soldiers of the cross, keep not back!