Monthly Archives: August 2024

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.14.24

“Thou, Lord, hast made me glad through Thy work.”~ Psalm 92:4 ~ Do you believe that your sins are forgiven, and that Christ has made a full atonement for them? Then what a joyful Christian you ought to be! How you should live above the common trials and troubles of the world! Since sin is forgiven, can it matter what… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.13.24

“And I will remember My covenant.”~ Genesis 9:15 ~ Mark the form of the promise. God does not say, “And when ye shall look upon the bow, and ye shall remember My covenant, then I will not destroy the earth,” but it is gloriously put, not upon our memory, which is fickle and frail, but upon God’smemory, which is infinite… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 08.13.24

Before and During the Call “It shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.”~ Isaiah 65:24 ~ Quick work this! The Lord hears us before we call and often answers us in the same speedy manner. Foreseeing our needs and our prayers, He so arranges providence that before… (more…)

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.13.24

“The cedars of Lebanon which He hath planted.”~ Psalm 104:16 ~ LEBANON’S cedars are emblematic of the Christian, in that they owe their planting entirely to the Lord. This is quite true of every child of God. He is not man-planted, nor self-planted, but God-planted. The mysterious hand of the divine Spirit dropped the living seed into a heart which… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.12.24

“The bow shall be seen in the cloud.”~ Genesis 9:14 ~ The rainbow, the symbol of the covenant with Noah, is typical of our Lord Jesus, who is the Lord’s witness to the people. When may we expect to see the token of the covenant? The rainbow is only to be seen painted upon a cloud. When the sinner’s conscience… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 08.12.24

Light in Darkness “For thou art my lamp, O Lord: and the Lord will lighten my darkness.” ~ 2 Samuel 22:29 ~ Am I in the light? Then Thou, O Lord, art my lamp. Take Thee away and my joy would be gone; but as long as Thou art with me, I can do without the torches of time and… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 08.12.24

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your bodyis the temple of the Holy Ghost whichis in you, which ye have of God,and ye are not your own? For ye arebought with a price: therefore glorifyGod in your body, and in your spirit,which are God’s. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 151

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.12.24

“The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice.”~ Psalm 97:1 ~ Causesfor disquietude there are none so long as this blessed sentence is true. On earth the Lord’s power as readily controls the rage of the wicked as the rage of the sea; His love as easily refreshes the poor with mercy as the earth with showers. Majesty gleams in flashes… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.11.24

“Everlasting consolation.”~ 2 Thessalonians 2:16 ~ Consolation.” There is music in the word: like David’s harp, it charms away the evil spirit of melancholy. It was a distinguished honour to Barnabas to be called “the son of consolation”; nay, it is one of the illustrious names of a greater than Barnabas, for the Lord Jesus is “the consolation of Israel.”… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 08.11.24

Psalm 119:14 I have rejoiced in the wayof thy testimonies,as much as in all riches. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 99

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.11.24

“Oh that I were as in months past.”~ Job 29:2 ~ Numbers of Christians can view the past with pleasure, but regard the present with dissatisfaction; they look back upon the days which they have passed in communing with the Lord as being the sweetest and the best they have ever known, but as to the present, it is clad… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 08.11.24

Waiting, Not Running Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.~ Psalm 62:1 ~ Blessed posture! Waiting truly and only upon the Lord. Be this our condition all this day and every day. Waiting His leisure, waiting in His service, waiting in joyful expectation, waiting in prayer, and content. When the very soul thus waits, it is… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.10.24

“The Son of Man hath power on earth to forgive sins.”~ Matthew 9:6 ~ Behold one of the great Physician’s mightiest arts: He has power to forgive sin! While here He lived below, before the ransom had been paid, before the blood had been literally sprinkled on the mercy-seat, He had power to forgive sin. Hath He not power to… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 08.10.24

He Lowers to Raise “The Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.”~ 1 Samuel 2:7 ~ All my changes come from Him who never changes. If I had grown rich, I should have seen His hand in it, and I should have praised Him; let me equally see His hand if I am made poor,… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 08.10.24

Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 161

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.10.24

“Christ, who is our life.”~ Colossians 3:4 ~ Paul’s marvellously rich expression indicates, that Christ is the source of our life. “You hath He quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins.” That same voice which brought Lazarus out of the tomb raised us to newness of life. He is now thesubstance of our spiritual life. It is by His… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.09.24

“He appeared first to Mary Magdalene, o of whom He had cast seven devils.”~ Mark 16:9 ~ Mary of Magdala was the victim of a fearful evil. She was possessed by not one devil only, but seven. These dreadful inmates caused much pain and pollution to the poor frame in which they had found a lodging. Hers was a hopeless,… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 08.09.24

 Pruning for Fruit-Bearing “Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.”~ John 15:2 ~ This is a precious promise to one who lives for fruitfulness. At first it seems to wear a sharp aspect. Must the fruitful bough be pruned? Must… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 08.09.24

Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows soldfor two farthings, and not oneof them is forgotten before God?But even the very hairs of yourhead are all numbered.Fear not therefore: ye are of morevalue than many sparrows. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 148

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.09.24

“The city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it.”~ Revelation 21:23 ~ Yonder in the better world, the inhabitants are independent of all creature comforts. They have no need of raiment; their white robes never wear out, neither shall they ever be defiled. They need no medicine to heal diseases, “for the inhabitant… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.08.24

“All things are possible to him that believeth.”~ Mark 9:23 ~ Many professed Christians are always doubting and fearing, and they forlornly think that this is the necessary state of believers. This is a mistake, for “all things are possible to him that believeth”; and it is possible for us to mount into a state in which a doubt or… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 08.08.24

Confidence Not Misplaced “The Lord God will help me.”~ Isaiah 50:7 ~ These are in prophecy the words of Messiah in the day of His obedience unto death, when He gave His back to the smiters and His cheeks to them that plucked off the hair. He was confident in divine support and trusted in Jehovah. O my soul, thy… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 08.08.24

Psalm 149:4 For the Lord taketh pleasurein his people: he will beautifythe meek with salvation. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 174

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.08.24

“They weave the spider’s web.”~ Isaiah 59:5 ~ See the spider’s web, and behold in it a most suggestive picture of the hypocrite’s religion. It is meant to catch his prey: the spider fattens himself on flies, and the Pharisee has his reward. Foolish persons are easily entrapped by the loud professions of pretenders, and even the more judicious cannot… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.07.24

“Satan hindered us.”~ 1 Thessalonians 2:18 ~ Since the first hour in which goodness came into conflict with evil, it has never ceased to be true in spiritual experience, that Satan hinders us. From all points of the compass, all along the line of battle, in the vanguard and in the rear, at the dawn of day and in the… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 08.07.24

Rules for Prosperity “Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. “~ Joshua 1:7 ~ Yes, the Lord will be with us in our holy… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 08.07.24

Isaiah 33:22 For the Lord is our judge,the Lord is our lawgiver,the Lord is our king;he will save us. King James Version by Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 160

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.07.24

“The upright love Thee”~ Song of Solomon 1:4 ~ Believers love Jesus with a deeper affection then they dare to give to any other being. They would sooner lose father and mother then part with Christ. They hold all earthly comforts with a loose hand, but they carry Him fast locked in their bosoms. They voluntarily deny themselves for His… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 08.06.24

Psalm 119:130 The entrance of thy words giveth light;it giveth understanding unto the simple. King James Versionby Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 102

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.06.24

“Watchman, what of the night?”~ Isaiah 21:11 ~ What enemies are abroad? Errors are a numerous horde, and new ones appear every hour: against what heresy am I to be on my guard? Sins creep from their lurking places when the darkness reigns; I must myself mount the watch-tower, and watch unto prayer. Our heavenly Protector foresees all the attacks… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.06.24

“Let the whole earth be filled with His glory;Amen, and Amen.”~ Psalm 72:19 ~ This is a large petition. To intercede for a whole city needs a stretch of faith, and there are times when a prayer for one man is enough to stagger us. But how far-reaching was the psalmist’s dying intercession! How comprehensive! How sublime! “Let the whole… (more…)

Evening’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.05.24

“Shall your brethren go to war, and shall ye sit here?” ~ Numbers 32:6 ~ Kindred has its obligations. The Reubenites and Gadites would have been unbrotherly if they had claimed the land which had been conquered, and had left the rest of the people to fight for their portions alone. We have received much by means of the efforts… (more…)

Faith’s Check Book ~ C.H. Spurgeon 08.05.24

Law in the Heart “The law of his God is in his heart;none of his steps shall slide.”~ Psalm 37:31 ~ Put the law into the heart, and the whole man is right. This is where the law should be; for then it lies, like the tables of stone in the ark, in the place appointed for it. In the… (more…)

Today’s Bible Verse 08.05.24

Psalm 119:130 The entrance of thy wordsgiveth light; it givethunderstanding unto the simple. King James Versionby Public Domain Thank You For Visiting 157

Morning’s With Charles Spurgeon ~ 08.05.24

“We know that all thingswork together for good to them that love God.”~ Romans 8:28 ~ Upon some points a believer is absolutely sure. He knows, for instance, that God sits in the stern-sheets of the vessel when it rocks most. He believes that an invisible hand is always on the world’s tiller, and that wherever providence may drift, Jehovah… (more…)

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