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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…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.23.24

“I have exalted one chosen out of the people.”~ Psalm 89:19 ~ Why was Christ chosen out of the people? Speak, my heart, for heart-thoughts are best. Was it not that He might be able to be our brother, in the blest tie of kindred blood? Oh, what relationship there is between Christ and the believer! The believer can say,… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.22.24

“Doth Job fear God for nought?”~ Job 1:9 ~ This was the wicked question of Satan concerning that upright man of old, but there are many in the present day concerning whom it might be asked with justice, for they love God after a fashion because He prospers them; but if things went ill with them, they would give up… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.22.24

“Son of man, What is the vine tree more than any tree, or than a branch which is among the trees of the forest?”~ Ezekiel 15:2 ~ These words are for the humbling of God’s people; they are called God’s vine, but what are they by nature more than others? They, by God’s goodness, have become fruitful, having been planted… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~01.21.24

“He was sore athirst, and called on the Lord, and said, Thou hast given this great deliverance into the hand of Thy servant: and now shall I die for thirst?”~ Judges 15:18 ~ Samson was thirsty and ready to die. The difficulty was totally different from any which the hero had met before. Merely to get thirst assuaged is nothing… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.21.24

“And so all Israel shall be saved.”~ Romans 11:26 ~ Then Moses sang at the Red Sea, it was his joy to know that all Israel were safe. Not a drop of spray fell from that solid wall until the last of God’s Israel had safely planted his foot on the other side the flood. That done, immediately the floods… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~01.20.24

“Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken Thou me in Thy way.”~ Psalm 119:37 ~ There are divers kinds of vanity. The cap and bells of the fool, the mirth of the world, the dance, the lyre, and the cup of the dissolute, all these men know to be vanities; they wear upon their forefront their proper name… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.20.24

“Abel was a keeper of sheep.”~ Genesis 4:2 ~ As a shepherd Abel sanctified his work to the glory of God, and offered a sacrifice of blood upon his altar, and the Lord had respect unto Abel and his offering. This early type of our Lord is exceedingly clear and distinct. Like the first streak of light which tinges the… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.19.24

“He first findeth his own brother Simon.”~ John 1:41 ~ This case is an excellent pattern of all cases where spiritual life is vigorous. As soon as a man has found Christ, he begins to find others. I will not believe that thou hast tasted of the honey of the gospel if thou canst eat it all thyself. True grace… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.19.24

“I sought him, but I found him not.”~ Song of Solomon 3:1 ~ Tell me where you lost the company of Christ, and I will tell you the most likely place to find Him. Have you lost Christ in the closet by restraining prayer? Then it is there you must seek and find Him. Did you lose Christ by sin?… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.18.24

“He expounded unto them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.”~ Luke 24:27 ~ The two disciples on the road to Emmaus had a most profitable journey. Their companion and teacher was the best of tutors; the interpreter one of a thousand, in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. The Lord Jesus condescended to become… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon 01.18.24

“There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God.”~ Hebrews 4:9 ~ How different will be the state of the believer in heaven from what it is here! Here he is born to toil and suffer weariness, but in the land of the immortal, fatigue is never known. Anxious to serve his Master, he finds his strength unequal to… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.17.24

“And it came to pass in an evening-tide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king’s house.”~ 2 Samuel 11:2 ~ At that hour David saw Bathsheba. We are never out of the reach of temptation. Both at home and abroad we are liable to meet with allurements to evil; the morning opens… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.17.24

“And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion.”~ Revelation 14:1 ~ The apostle John was privileged to look within the gates of heaven, and in describing what he saw, he begins by saying, “I looked, and, lo, a Lamb!” This teaches us that the chief object of contemplation in the heavenly state is “the Lamb of… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon 01.16.24

“The Messiah shall be cut off, but not for himself.”~ Daniel 9:26 ~ Blessed be His name, there was no cause of death in Him. Neither original nor actual sin had defiled Him, and therefore death had no claim upon Him. No man could have taken His life from Him justly, for He had done no man wrong, and no… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.16.24

“I will help thee, saith the Lord.” ~ Isaiah 41:14 ~ This morning let us hear the Lord Jesus speak to each one of us: “I will help thee.” “It is but a small thing for Me, thy God, to help thee. Consider what I have done already. What! not help thee? Why, I bought thee with My blood. What!… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.15.24

“But I give myself unto prayer.”~ Psalm 109:4 ~ Lying tongues were busy against the reputation of David, but he did not defend himself; he moved the case into a higher court, and pleaded before the great King Himself. Prayer is the safest method of replying to words of hatred. The Psalmist prayed in no cold-hearted manner, he gave himself… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.15.24

“Do as thou hast said.”~ 2 Samuel 7:25 ~ God’s promises were never meant to be thrown aside as waste paper; He intended that they should be used. God’s gold is not miser’s money, but is minted to be traded with. Nothing pleases our Lord better than to see His promises put in circulation; He loves to see His children… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.14.24

“Beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me.”~ Matthew 14:30 ~ Sinking times are praying times with the Lord’s servants. Peter neglected prayer at starting upon his venturous journey, but when he began to sink his danger made him a suppliant, and his cry though late was not too late. In our hours of bodily pain and mental anguish,… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.14.24

“Mighty to save.”~ Isaiah 63:1 ~ By the words “to save” we understand the whole of the great work of salvation, from the first holy desire onward to complete sanctification. The words are multum in parro: indeed, here is all mercy in one word. Christ is not only “mighty to save” those who repent, but He is able to make… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.13.24

“The iron did swim.”~ 2 Kings 6:9 ~ The axe-head seemed hopelessly lost, and as it was borrowed, the honour of the prophetic band was likely to be imperilled, and so the name of their God to be compromised. Contrary to all expectation, the iron was made to mount from the depth of the stream and to swim; for things… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.13.24

“Jehoshaphat made ships of Tharshish to go to Ophir for gold: but they went not; for the ships were broken at Ezion-geber.”~ 1 Kings 22:48 ~ Solomon’s ships had returned in safety, but Jehoshaphat’s vessels never reached the land of gold. Providence prospers one, and frustrates the desires of another, in the same business and at the same spot, yet… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.12.24

“I have yet to speak on God’s behalf.”~ Job 36:2 ~ We ought not to court publicity for our virtue, or notoriety for our zeal; but, at the same time, it is a sin to be always seeking to hide that which God has bestowed upon us for the good of others. A Christian is not to be a village… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.12.24

“Ye are Christ’s.”~ 1 Corinthians 3:23 ~ Ye are Christ’s.” You are His by donation, for the Father gave you to the Son; His by His bloody purchase, for He counted down the price for your redemption; His by dedication, for you have consecrated yourself to Him; His by relation, for you are named by his name, and made one… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.11.24

“I have prayed for thee.” ~ Luke 22:32 ~ How encouraging is the thought of the Redeemer’s never-ceasing intercession for us. When we pray, He pleads for us; and when we are not praying, He is advocating our cause, and by His supplications shielding us from unseen dangers. Notice the word of comfort addressed to Peter Simon, Simon, Satan hath… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.11.24

“These have no root.“~ Luke 8:13 ~ My soul, examine thyself this morning by the light of this text. Thou hast received the word with joy; thy feelings have been stirred and a lively impression has been made; but, remember, that to receive the word in the ear is one thing, and to receive Jesus into thy very soul is… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.10.24

“In my flesh shall I see God.”~ Job 19:26 ~ Mark the subject of Job’s devout anticipation “I shall see God.” He does not say, “I shall see the saints though doubtless that will be untold felicity but, “I shall see God.” It is no “I shall see the pearly gates, I shall behold the walls of jasper, I shall… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.09.24

“Serve the Lord with gladness.”~ Psalm 100:2 ~ DELIGHT in divine service is a token of acceptance. Those who serve God with a sad countenance, because they do what is unpleasant to them, are not serving Him at all; they bring the form of homage, but the life is absent. Our God requires no slaves to grace His throne; He… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.09.24

This Morning’s Meditation “I will be their God.” ~ Jeremiah 31:33 ~ CHRISTIAN! here is all thou canst require. To make thee happy thou wantest something that shall satisfy thee; and is not this enough? If thou canst pour this promise into thy cup, wilt thou not say, with David, “My cup runneth over; I have more than heart can… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.08.24

“Thy love is better than wine.”~ Song of Solomon 1:2 ~ Nothing gives the believer so much joy as fellowship with Christ. He has enjoyment as others have in the common mercies of life, he can be glad both in God’s gifts and God’s works; but in all these separately, yea, and in all of them added together, he doth… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.08.24

“The iniquity of the holy things.” ~ Exodus 28:38 ~ What a veil is lifted up by these words, and what a disclosure is made! It will be humbling and profitable for us to pause awhile and see this sad sight. The iniquities of our public worship, its hypocrisy, formality, lukewarmness, irreverence, wandering of heart and forgetfulness of God, what… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.07.24

“Now the hand of the Lord was upon me in the evening. ~ Ezekiel 33:22 ~ In the way of judgment this may be the case, and, if so, be it mine to consider the reason of such a visitation, and bear the rod and Him that hath appointed it. I am not the only one who is chastened in… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.07.24

“For me to live is Christ.” ~ Philippians 1:21 ~ The believer did not always live to Christ. He began to do so when God the Holy Spirit convinced him of sin, and when by grace he was brought to see the dying Saviour making a propitiation for his guilt. From the moment of the new and celestial birth the… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.06.24

“And the LORD shall guide thee continually.”~ Isaiah 58:11 ~ The Lord shall guide thee.” Not an angel, but JEHOVAH shall guide thee. He said He would not go through the wilderness before His people, an angel should go before them to lead them in the way; but Moses said, “If Thy presence go not with me, carry us not… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 01.06.24

“Casting all your care upon Him; for He careth for you.” ~ 1 Peter 5:7 ~ It is a happy way of soothing sorrow when we can feel HE careth for me.” Christian! do not dishonour religion by always wearing a brow of care; come, cast your burden upon your Lord. You are staggering beneath a weight which your Father… (more…)

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