Devotional Archives for Morning & Evening, with Charles Spurgeon
A heavenly voice invites believers to "Come up hither," a summons that fills their hearts with joyful anticipation and longing for the moment of their emancipation from this world. As they wait patiently, they are reminded that God knows best when to bid them depart, and that even brief lives on earth can be filled with purpose and service to Him.
As the hour of departure approaches, God calls Christians to leave behind the world and embark on a journey to heaven, promising His presence and guidance through the dark valley of death. With faith and joy, believers can press on towards their eternal home, where they will dwell with Jesus in the presence of God, leaving behind the trials of this life.
As believers, we are called to offer intercessory prayer for one another, with the promise that such prayers will be sweetest to God and bring rich blessings to those in need. By using our "mighty engine" of prayer, we can become a benefactor to our brethren and help bring about wonders through the power of Christ's precious merits.
The Bible emphasizes the importance of prayer, highlighting that believers have never been able to find spiritual fulfillment outside of God's presence. Through a rich tapestry of prayers and divine responses, Christians are reminded to cultivate gratitude for God's gracious hearing and provision in their lives.
Jesus' intimate communion with the Father is a privilege that can be ours, allowing us to respond to God's voice in a way that brings joy and sets our seal on His truth. By learning from Jesus' example of silent fellowship with the Father, we can develop an ear to hear God's whispers and respond with confidence, even when the world around us does not understand.
The Father's role in Jesus' mission to save the world is often overlooked, yet it was the Father who sent His Son to accomplish this task. By understanding and embracing the unity of God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, Christians can deepen their faith and experience a more profound sense of connection with God.
The city of refuge in ancient Canaan serves as a powerful metaphor for the path to salvation through Jesus Christ, offering a direct and easy route to forgiveness and protection from the "avenger of blood". By embracing faith and laying hold of Christ's grace, individuals can overcome their sins and find safety, regardless of their past mistakes or circumstances.
The Bible study tool invites readers to reflect on the enduring love of God, as described in Hosea 3:1, and how it has sustained them through life's challenges. By meditating on this theme, believers can deepen their faith and experience a renewed passion for loving Jesus, their Lord and Savior.
A deeply personal and introspective passage from the Song of Solomon, where a believer pours out their heart to Christ, yearning for present communion with Him and seeking guidance on how to find rest and strength in His presence. With unflinching honesty, the writer confronts their own weaknesses and doubts, yet remains drawn to Jesus' loving call, beckoning them to return to the sheltered nook of His fold.
As a Christian, you are deeply in debt to God's sovereignty, love, and power, owing yourself as a living sacrifice to His reasonable service. By Christ's payment of your sin debt, you are now more indebted than ever to God's forgiving grace, immutability, and disinterested love.