Devotional Archives for Morning & Evening, with Charles Spurgeon
As believers seek to deepen their relationship with Jesus, they must cultivate growth in grace, faith, love, and humility. By embracing a more intimate knowledge of Christ's divine nature, human relationship, and redemptive work, individuals can experience an increase in happiness and a deeper satisfaction that only leads to an insatiable thirst for more.
A cry for spiritual preparation echoes through the wilderness of humanity's nature, calling for a path to be made straight for the Lord. The voice of one crying in the wilderness demands a way for God, a way prepared by divine fellowship and marked out with honesty and truth, that He may make His presence known.
Jesus Christ is the ultimate gift of God's covenant to believers, offering them His divine attributes, including omniscience, omnipresence, and omnipotence. By embracing this truth, believers can experience a profound sense of comfort, joy, and empowerment, knowing that all the blessings and promises made through Christ are theirs forever.
The Bible emphasizes the importance of renewal and restoration for all creation, including humans. By waiting on God and seeking divine mercy, individuals can renew their strength and prepare themselves for life's challenges, as promised in Isaiah 41:1.
Pray that this year thou mayst be holy, humble, zealous, and patient; have closer communion with Christ, and enter oftener into the banqueting-house of His love.
As the new year begins, believers are called to rejoice in the Lord, finding their joy not in fleeting pleasures but in the eternal presence of Jesus. With unwavering resolve, they will drive away grief and sorrow, magnifying the Lord's name with every breath, and ushering in a season of unbridled gladness.
As the Christian New Year begins, believers are invited to rest in the promise of eternal life with Jesus, leaving behind weary wanderings and earthly struggles. By embracing faith and hope, individuals can experience a deeper connection with God, gathering "celestial fruits" on earth and ultimately enjoying perfect peace and communion with their Lord.
The passage from Jeremiah 8:20 warns of the impending judgment and the devastating consequences of not being saved. Will you ever be saved, or are you doomed to face eternal destruction if you fail to repent and believe in Jesus?
Jesus invites all who are thirsty to come to Him and drink, offering a personal and unconditional invitation to receive salvation through His atonement. In this final day of the year, Jesus pleads with us to be reconciled and find hope in His loving voice, which calls out to each person regardless of their sinfulness or character.
A man who attends church services but lacks genuine faith will face a bitter end, as his soul remains asleep to the gospel message. Those who fail to heed God's warnings and instead succumb to spiritual complacency will be met with intense torment in hell.