Immortal Till Work Done

                                                      
A fair assurance this! 

It was no doubt based upon a promise, inwardly whispered in the psalmist's heart, which he seized upon and enjoyed. 

Is my case like that of David? 

Am I depressed because the enemy affronts me?

Are there multitudes against me and few on my side?

Does unbelief bid me lie down and die in despair-a defeated, dishonored man?

Do my enemies begin to dig my grave?

What then?

Shall I yield to the whisper of fear, and give up the battle, and with it give up all hope?

Far from it. 

There is life in me yet: "I shall not die." 

Vigor will return and remove my weakness: "I shall live."

The LORD lives, and I shall live also. 

My mouth shall again be opened: "I shall declare the works of Jehovah." 

Yes, and I shall speak of the present trouble as another instance of the wonder-working faithfulness and love of the LORD my God. 

Those who would gladly measure me for my coffin had better wait a bit, for "the LORD hath chastened me sore, but he hath not given me over unto death."

Glory be to His name forever! 

I am immortal till my work is done. 

Till the LORD wills it, no vault can close upon me. 

~Charles Spurgeon~