Among the Dumping Grounds,  Real Southern Woman
Channel: REAL SOUTHERN WOMAN, COLLARD VALLEY COOK
Date: 2021-06-03

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Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s    June 3rd — Morning Reading
"These were potters, and those that dwelt among plants and hedges: there they dwelt with the king for his work." — 1 Chronicles 4:23
Potters were the very highest grade of workers, but "the king" needed potters, and therefore they were in royal service, although the material upon which they worked was nothing but clay. 
We, too, may be engaged in the most unskilled part of the Lord's work, but it is a great privilege to do anything for "the king"; and therefore, we will abide in our calling, hoping that, "although we have possession among the pots, yet shall we be as the wings of a dove covered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold." 
The text tells us of those who dwelt among plants and hedges, having rough, rustic, hedging and ditching work to do. They may have desired to live in the city, amid its life, society, and refinement, but they kept their appointed places, for they also were doing the king's work. 
The place of our habitation is fixed, and we are not to remove from it out of whim and notion, but seek to serve the Lord in it, by being a blessing to those among whom we reside. 
These potters and gardeners had royal company, for they dwelt "with the king" and although among hedges and plants, they dwelt with the king there. No lawful place, or gracious occupation, can ban us from communion with our divine Lord. In visiting unpleasant dwellings, crowded cheap accommodations, or workhouses, we may go with the king. In all works of faith, we may count upon Jesus' fellowship. It is when we are in His work that we may count upon His smile. You unknown workers who are occupied for your Lord amid the dirt and wretchedness of the lowest of the low, be of good cheer, for jewels have been found upon dumping grounds even now, earthen pots have been filled with heavenly treasure, and ill weeds have been transformed into precious flowers. Dwell ye with the King for His work, and when He writes His chronicles your name shall be recorded.
Edited by Tammy Nichols on 06/03/21 for Easy Reading.