Monthly Archives: January 2024

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.31.24

“Then Ahimaaz ran by the way of the plain, and overran Cushi.”~ 2 Samuel 18:23 ~ Runningis not everything, there is much in the way which we select: a swift foot over hill and down dale will not keep pace with a slower traveller upon level ground. How is it with my spiritual journey, am I labouring up the hill… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.31.24

God Always Hears “My God will hear me.”~ Micah 7:7 ~ Friends may be unfaithful, but the Lord will not turn away from the gracious soul; on the contrary, He will hear all its desires. The prophet says, “Keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom. A man’s enemies are the men of his own… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 01.31.24

Psalm 86:5 For thou, Lord, art good,and ready to forgive;and plenteous in mercyunto all them that callupon thee. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 153

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.31.24

“The Lord our Righteousness.”~ Jeremiah 23:6 ~ It will always give a Christian the greatest calm, quiet, ease, and peace, to think of the perfect righteousness of Christ. How often are the saints of God downcast and sad! I do not think they ought to be. I do not think they would if they could always see their perfection in… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.30.24

“In whom also we have obtained an inheritance.”~ Ephesians 1:11 ~ When Jesus gave Himself for us, He gave us all the rights and privileges which went with Himself; so that now, although as eternal God, He has essential rights to which no creature may venture to pretend, yet as Jesus, the Mediator, the federal Head of the covenant of… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.30.24

A Heavenly Escort “And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest.” ~ Genesis 28:15 ~ Do we need journeying mercies? Here are choice ones God’s presence and preservation, In all places we need both of these, and in all places we shall have them if we go at the call of duty,… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 01.30.24

Ephesians 4:2 With all lowliness and meekness,with longsuffering, forbearingone another in love; King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 214

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.30.24

“When thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, then thou shalt bestir thyself.”~ 2 Samuel 5:24 ~ The members of Christ’s Church should be very prayerful, always seeking the unction of the Holy One to rest upon their hearts, that the kingdom of Christ may come, and that His “will be done on… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.29.24

Obedience Brings Blessing “Observe and hear all these words, which I command thee, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee for ever, when thou doest that which is good and right in the sight of the Lord thy God.”~ Deuteronomy 12:28 ~ Though salvation is not by the works of the law, yet the… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 01.29.24

Mark 9:35 And he sat down, and called the twelve,and saith unto them, If any man desireto be first, the same shall be last of all,and servant of all. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 185

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 03.29.24

Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered.~ Hebrews 5:8 ~ We are told that the Captain of our salvation was made perfect through suffering, therefore we who are sinful, and who are far from being perfect, must not wonder if we are called to pass through suffering too. Shall the head be… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.29.24

“Perfect in Christ Jesus.”~ Colossians 1:28 ~ Do you not feel in your own soul that perfection is not in you? Does not every day teach you that? Every tear which trickles from your eye, weeps “imperfection”; every harsh word which proceeds from your lip, mutters “imperfection.” You have too frequently had a view of your own heart to dream… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.29.24

“The dove came in to him in the evening.”~ Genesis 8:11 ~ Blessed be the Lord for another day of mercy, even though I am now weary with its toils. Unto the preserver of men lift I my song of gratitude. The dove found no rest out of the ark, and therefore returned to it; and my soul has learned… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.28.24

“And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.”~ Luke 2:20 ~ What was the subject of their praise? They praised God for what they had heard for the good tidings of great joy that a Saviour was born unto them. Let us copy them;… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.28.24

Tears Shall Cease “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”~ Revelation 21:4 ~ Yes, we shall come to this if we are believers. Sorrow shall cease, and tears shall be wiped away. This is the world of weeping, but it passes away. There shall be a new heaven and a new earth, so says the first verse… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 01.28.24

John 4:24 God is a Spirit:and they that worshiphim must worship himin spirit and in truth. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 187

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.28.24

“Perfect in Christ Jesus.”~ Colossians 1:28 ~ Do you not feel in your own soul that perfection is not in you? Does not every day teach you that? Every tear which trickles from your eye, weeps “imperfection”; every harsh word which proceeds from your lip, mutters “imperfection.” You have too frequently had a view of your own heart to dream… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.27.24

“But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.”~ Luke 2:19 ~ There was an exercise, on the part of this blessed woman, of three powers of her being: her memory”she kept all these things; her affections she kept them in her heart; her intellect she pondered them; so that memory, affection, and understanding, were all exercised… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.27.24

Precious Repentance “And there shall ye remember your ways, and all your doings, wherein ye have been defiled; and ye shall loathe yourselves in your own sight for all your evils that ye have committed.”~ Ezekiel 20:43 ~ When we are accepted of the Lord and are standing in the place of favor, and peace, and safety, then we are… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 01.27.24

Ephesians 6:12-13 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood,but against principalities, against powers,against the rulers of the darkness of this world,against spiritual wickedness in high places.Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day,and having done all, to stand. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.27.24

“And of his fulness have all we received.”~ John 1:16 ~ These words tell us that there is a fulness in Christ. There is a fulness of essential Deity, for “in Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead.” There is a fulness of perfect manhood, for in Him, bodily, that Godhead was revealed. There is a fulness of atoning… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.26.24

“All they that heard it wondered at those things.”~ Luke 2:18 ~ We must not cease to wonder at the great marvels of our God. It would be very difficult to draw a line between holy wonder and real worship; for when the soul is overwhelmed with the majesty of God’s glory, though it may not express itself in song,… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.26.24

God Routs Fear “Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel”.~ Numbers 23:23 ~ How this should cut up root and branch all silly, superstitious fears! Even if there were any truth in witchcraft and omens, they could not affect the people of the Lord. Those whom God blessed, devils cannot curse. Ungodly men,… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 01.26.24

James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sightof the Lord, and he shall lift you up. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 208

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.26.24

“Your heavenly Father.”~ Matthew 6:26 ~ God’s people are doubly His children, they are His offspring by creation, and they are His sons by adoption in Christ. Hence they are privileged to call Him, “Our Father which art in heaven.” Father! Oh, what precious word is that. Here isauthority: “If I be a Father, where is mine honour?” If ye… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~01.25.24

“Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law.”~ Romans 3:31 ~ When the believer is adopted into the Lord’s family, his relationship to old Adam and the law ceases at once; but then he is under a new rule, and a new covenant. Believer, you are God’s child; it is your first… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.25.24

He Acts on Honest Confession “He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not; he will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.” ~ Job 33:27-28 ~ This is a word of truth, gathered from the experience of a… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 01.25.24

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true,whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever thingsare just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoeverthings are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise,think on these things. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 197

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.25.24

“I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the Lord, and the praises of the Lord, according to all that the Lord hath bestowed on us.”~ Isaiah 63:7 ~ And canst thou not do this? Are there no mercies which thou hast experienced? What though thou art gloomy now, canst thou forget that blessed hour when Jesus met thee, and said, “Come… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~01.24.24

“Martha was cumbered about much serving.”~Luke 10:40 ~ Her fault was not that she served: the condition of a servant well becomes every Christian. “I serve,” should be the motto of all the princes of the royal family of heaven. Nor was it her fault that she had “much serving.” We cannot do too much. Let us do all that… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.24.24

Care of Our Feet “He will keep the feet of his saints.” ~ 1 Samuel 2:9 ~ The way is slippery and our feet are feeble, but the Lord will keep our feet. If we give ourselves up by obedient faith to be His holy ones, He will Himself be our guardian. Not only will He charge His angels to… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 01.24.24

Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtakenin a fault, ye which are spiritual,restore such an one in the spiritof meekness; considering thyself,lest thou also be tempted. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 170

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.24.24

“Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler.”~ Psalm 91:3 ~ God delivers His people from the snare of the fowler in two senses. From, and out of. First, He delivers them from the snare does not let them enter it; and secondly, if they should be caught therein, He delivers them out of it. The first… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.23.24

“We will remember Thy love more than wine.”~ Song of Solomon 1:4 ~ Jesus will not let His people forget His love. If all the love they have enjoyed should be forgotten, He will visit them with fresh love. “Do you forget my cross?” says He, “I will cause you to remember it; for at My table I will manifest… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 01.23.24

A Completed Sacrifice “And he shall put his hand upon the head of the burnt offering: and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.”~ Leviticus 1:4 ~ If by that laying on of his hand the bullock became the offerer’s sacrifice, how much more shall Jesus become ours by the laying on of the hand of… (more…)