This post contains C H Spurgeon’s evening thoughs for today; his thoughts provide encouragement to continue praying although you might be tempted to believe God is not hearing you.
Category: Devotional
John Newton – The Most Generally Prevailing and Ensnaring Sin
In the 6-minute video of this post, John Newton asks the question, “What is covetousness?” He then provides an answer, beginning with the statement, “a sin from which few people are entirely free.” Newton based his brief exposition on Ephesians 5:5 For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. [Video highlight points provided]
John Newton – I am Sure I Cannot Endure to the End! (Christian devotional)
There are two 4-minute devotionals in this post by Rev. John Newton; each, talks about a different aspect of the believer’s helplessness apart from the upholding loving care of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am posting them because in my own life I have seen that it is very difficult to walk with the Lord by faith instead of my own fleshly strength; I believe that many other Christians also struggle with this condition. I am sure that the Holy Spirit has revealed this to me in all of my failings. Have you seen this problem in your own walk? If not, then these devotionals may provide a few necessary clues….
C H Spurgeon – Morning and Evening Thoughts – March 14
This post contains the Morning and Evening Thoughts of Spurgeon for March 14, these cover a different aspect of the topic of the prior two posts by Brooks and Sproul; and provide encouragement for your Pilgrimage through this world.
Jehovah Jesus – Rich Moore Christian Music
The Christian song in this post is based on a William Cowper poem. From the video narrative: “Cowper became close friends with the Evangelical clergyman John Newton; together they co-authored the Olney Hymns, which was first published in 1779 and included Newton’s famous hymn “Amazing Grace.” Of the 68 hymns Cowper wrote, “Oh for a closer walk with God” and “God moves in a mysterious way” are the most well known.”
Behold, I am Coming Quickly! – Rich Moore / Scripture Song / Lyrics
The Christian music in this post is based on Revlation 3:10-13; and Isaiah 41:10. Much Christian music these days is based on the opinions of the artists and not on real Bible verses. God the Holy Spirit saves people via scripture, not opinions of man. Also, if you use Christian music to stir up your heart for Bible study or personal worship, then hearing scripture as you listen has to be more spiritually beneficial. Additionally, if you grew up listening to rock music from the baby boomer generation, then you will like the music in this video.
The Healing of a Boy with an Evil Spirit – Bishop J. C. Ryle / Christian Audio Devotionals
The 10-minute devotional of this post teaches the value of parents taking concerns about children to Christ in prayer; it also emphasized His readiness to help the young. Furthermore, the reader mentioned lessons we should get from the text. The reader has wonderful voice and style, and he used beautiful music to accent his reading. If you’re a parent, please listen
Judging Others – J. R. Miller (Christian devotional)
The insights in this 15 minute reading of a work by J R Miller, will give readers much to consider regarding their relationship struggles. It is worthy of careful consideration and several hearings, maybe notations… as this is biblical instruction.
How to Live a Beautiful Christian Life – J. R. Miller
This post contains a lovely video presentation of a brief work by J R Miller. His words get to the essential struggle of the Christian life. I have listened to it a half-dozen times in the past several days and have found much encouragement in his words. I most benefited from learning his perspective on the Christian’s struggles. It is a godly perspective such as is found in 1 Corinthians 9, where Paul speaks of the fight; and in Pilgrim’s Progress. A very useful small book is recommended which guides one through such a journey as the Bunyan’s pilgrim Christian walked.
PSALM 63:3 Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you.
The following commentary on Psalm 63:3, by The Expositor’s Bible Commentary, speaks of the rewards of seeking God fervently. The commentary on the entire Psalm is pasted in for those who might want to read it. As encouragement to do so, check out the one sentence with which MacArthur’s commentary described 63:3: better than life. God’s covenant love is more valuable to David than life itself (cf. Php_1:21; Act_20:24). Those verses: Philippians 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Acts 20:24 But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God. The words from Expositor’s commentary are a wonderful read that fill out the understanding regarding those two verses.