Devotional Archives for Morning & Evening, with Charles Spurgeon

Living a life of faith in Christ requires more than just occasional devotion, but rather a consistent and habitual walk with Him. By embracing this daily practice, Christians can experience a profound transformation, where their hope, love, joy, and life are all reflected in the image of Jesus, leading to a deeper intimacy with God and a more authentic expression of their faith.

Jesus' supernatural power allowed Him to find an upper room in Jerusalem, where He would eat the Passover with His disciples, illustrating that only those who welcome Christ into their hearts will be chosen for eternal life. By receiving Christ, individuals are granted a profound privilege, feasting with Him on immortal viands and giving immortality to themselves through their faith.

The life of faith is a mysterious act of receiving, where one gives nothing and yet partakes freely of God's grace. By embracing this gift, Christ becomes real to us, becoming our Saviour, our heart, and our very own, bringing salvation that surpasses mere pardon or righteousness.

As the Great Commission calls, Christians are urged to be clear and transparent witnesses for Christ, just like their Lord Jesus, who witnesses under all circumstances. By studying His example and being filled with His Spirit, believers can overcome fear and persecution to boldly proclaim the gospel, bringing glory to their Master.

The Bible's promise of God's constant remembrance is starkly contrasted with the doubts and fears of His people, who struggle to comprehend how a loving God can be so intimately connected with them. Through Isaiah 49:16, God rebukes unbelief by declaring that He has "graven" each individual upon His palms, emphasizing the depth of His love and remembrance.

The blood of Jesus Christ is the cornerstone of salvation, sealing the covenant of grace and making it forever sure, as it did when He ratified the everlasting covenant through His own sacrifice. By embracing the power of His blood, believers can experience a new life of sanctification and consecration to the Lord, leading to a deeper understanding of their heavenly blessings.

A believer's spiritual dryness can be a result of self-imposed fear and doubt, rather than seeking the living God through the gospel. The promise of divine grace, as seen in Isaiah 44:3, offers refreshing and revitalizing power to revive and renew the thirsty soul.

The Bible emphasizes the importance of having high and happy thoughts about Jesus, considering Him as a luxurious delicacy and a rare delight. By cultivating these thoughts, believers can increase their love for Christ, submit to His authority, and act consistently with their relationships towards Him.

On November 5, the anniversary of two pivotal events in English history, a powerful biblical verse and a call to action are intertwined as the nation reflects on its Protestant heritage and the enduring promise of divine protection. As believers commemorate the thwarting of Papist plots and the landing of King William III, they are urged to plead for the overturning of false doctrines and to search their own hearts for self-righteousness, embracing the assurance that "no weapon formed against them shall prosper."

The Bible teaches that true understanding of Christ requires the direct revelation of the Holy Spirit, as physical means such as education and intellectual power are insufficient to reveal His glory. Only those who have been spiritually awakened by the Spirit can behold the majesty of Jesus, who stands before a world blinded by sin and ignorance.