Devotional Archives for Morning & Evening, with Charles Spurgeon

Shepherds who first heard the news of Jesus' birth returned home with a profound sense of joy and gratitude, praising God for both the good tidings they had heard and the miraculous events they had witnessed. By reflecting on their own experiences of encountering Christ, believers can deepen their worship and thanksgiving, recognizing that the gospel is not just a message to be heard, but a reality to be lived.

The Bible teaches that perfection is not found in human nature, but rather in Christ Jesus, who transforms the imperfect into the perfect. Through faith in Christ, believers can experience a profound and glorious salvation that ultimately results in their complete acceptance and holiness before God.

As the blessed woman in Luke 2:19, Mary's heart is a vessel for storing and pondering the memories of her Lord Jesus, exercising all three powers of being - memory, affection, and intellect. By embracing these qualities, believers can deepen their love and understanding of Christ, and hold Him fast with an unwavering devotion that transcends comprehension.

The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is the source of a profound fulness, encompassing essential Deity, perfect manhood, atoning efficacy, justifying righteousness, and divine prevalence, offering an inexhaustible supply of blessings, comfort, guidance, wisdom, power, and love. This "fulness" is available to all believers, who can receive it abundantly by asking largely, as it is treasured up in Jesus, the Immanuel-God with us.

The Bible's account of Jesus' birth in Luke 2:18 reveals a profound mystery that sparks holy wonder in believers, leading to grateful worship and heartfelt thanksgiving. As we contemplate the marvellous redemption offered through Christ, our souls are transformed by awe, causing us to put off sin and fix our hope on glorious things to come.

Jesus teaches that God's children are privileged to call Him their Father, and that this relationship demands loving obedience and a willingness to follow His commands. By embracing this fatherly love, believers can experience the fullness of God's presence in their lives, knowing they are cherished, protected, and guided by an all-loving and all-powerful heavenly Father.

The Bible teaches that faith does not nullify the law, but rather establishes it, as believers are no longer under the old rule of Adam and the law, but under a new covenant with God. By embracing their identity as children of God, believers are bound to obey His commands, including those related to love, charity, and obedience, which become a joyful expression of their relationship with Christ.

The Bible study tool passage from Isaiah 63:7 encourages readers to reflect on their past experiences with God's love and mercy, reminding them that even in darkness, there are memories of His tender care. By recalling these moments of deliverance and restoration, believers can trust in the Lord and find hope for a brighter future.

A Christian's life is not a balance between serving others and communing with God, but rather an integration of both, requiring great spiritual grace to avoid neglecting personal fellowship with Jesus. By prioritizing communion with Christ, believers can maintain their soul's health, His glory, and their own usefulness in serving others effectively.

God delivers His people from the snare of the fowler in two ways, often through trouble or spiritual strength, promising to rescue them from destruction and evil, even if they have fallen into sin. Those who feel lost and unable to return to God are reassured that their Redeemer will deliver them out of all evil, restoring joy and gladness to their lives.