Proper 15 B - Eph 1:14 - Our Inheritance in Christ, Charles Spurgeon

"The earnest of our inheritance..."
Ephesians 1:14 KJV

"...[T]he realization that we have of Christ's preciousness is, in this life, imperfect at the best. We have tasted 'that the Lord is gracious,' but we do not yet know how good and gracious he is although what we know of His sweetness make us long for more. We are but beginners nor in spiritual education: For although we have learned the first letters of the alphabet, we cannot read words yet, much less can we put sentences together; but as one says, 'He who has been in heaven but five minutes knows more that the general assembly of divines on earth.' We have many ungratified desires at present, but soon every wish will be satisfied; and all our powers shall find the sweetest employment in that eternal world of joy. Oh, Christian, within a very little time you will be rid of all your trials and your troubles. Your eyes now suffused with tears will weep no longer. You will gaze in ineffable rapture upon the splendor of Him who sits upon the throne. Even more, upon His throne you will sit. The triumph of His glory you will share; His crown, His joy, His paradise, these will be yours, and you will be coheir with Him who is the heir of all things..."