PM Edition for July 25

Tonight's devotional focuses on Hosea 5:15, highlighting how God uses trials and tribulations to draw His wandering children back to Himself. The theme is the sanctifying purpose of afflictions and the faithful response to divine chastening.

Key Points

• Purpose of Afflictions: Losses and hardships serve as tools in God's hands to bring wandering believers back to the fold.
• Dependence on God: Adversity reminds us of our dependence on God, steering us away from complacency.
• Divine Discipline: God's loving discipline aims to redirect our hearts towards Him, especially when we become too self-sufficient and proud.
• Blessing in Trials: Difficulties can be blessings that drive us back to God, enriching our souls even as we face material loss.

AM Edition for July 25

This morning's devotional focuses on Genesis 39:12, emphasizing the wisdom and necessity of fleeing from temptation. The key theme is recognizing when to escape from situations that could lead us to sin

Key Points

• Wisdom in Fleeing: In the face of certain sins, the best and often only strategy is to flee.
• Avoiding Temptation: Like the ancient warnings about the basilisk’s gaze, even looking at temptation can be dangerous.
• Protecting Purity: Removing ourselves from potentially compromising situations preserves our character and purity.
• Value of Integrity: It is better to lose something of material value than to compromise our integrity.

PM Edition for July 24

Tonight's devotional focuses on Joel 2:11, highlighting the overwhelming might and grandeur of the Lord. The theme is the magnificence of God's power and the assurance it brings to His followers.

Key Points

• Divine Power: God's power is unmatched, commanding legions of heavenly beings and the elements of nature.
• Heavenly Armies: Cherubim, seraphim, and all spiritual forces stand ready to execute His will.
• Nature’s Submission: Elements like wind, rain, and fire follow His commands, demonstrating His absolute control.
• Living Creatures' Obedience: All creatures, from great fish to small insects, serve His purposes.
• Peace and Service: It is wise to be at peace with such a mighty King and to serve under His banner, as opposing Him is futile and serving Him is glorious.

AM Edition for July 24

This morning’s devotional focuses on Exodus 14:13, emphasizing the command to remain steadfast and trust in God's deliverance during times of great distress and seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Key Points

• Act of Faith: Standing still is an act of faith, rejecting despair, cowardice, haste, and presumption.
• Rejection of Despair: Encourages believers to trust in God's love and faithfulness, even in the worst times.
• Courage Over Cowardice: Urges believers to remain steadfast in their Christian principles and not retreat to worldly ways.
• Patience Over Haste: Emphasizes the importance of waiting on the Lord rather than taking impulsive actions.
• Faith Over Presumption: Faith listens to God's command to stand still, ready for further orders and trusting in His timing.

PM Edition for July 23

Tonight’s devotional focuses on 1 John 1:7, emphasizing the immediate and continuous cleansing power of Christ’s blood. The key theme is the assurance of immediate and complete forgiveness through Jesus.

Key Points

• Immediate Forgiveness: Forgiveness is not a future hope but a present reality available the moment we trust in Jesus.
• Continuous Cleansing: The use of the present tense "cleanses" indicates an ongoing process of purification from all sin.
• Complete Forgiveness: The cleansing power of Jesus' blood covers all sins, whether small or great.

PM Edition for July 22

In tonight's episode of "Morning and Evening with Chuck Spurgeon," we reflect on John 19:5, which calls us to "Behold the man!" This profound invitation directs our gaze to Jesus Christ, particularly in His moments of deepest suffering and sorrow. The theme for this evening centers on finding comfort and joy in the contemplation of Christ's agony and sacrifice.

1. Invitation to Behold Jesus in His Suffering:

   • We are encouraged to draw near and behold Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane, witnessing His heart overflowing with love and sorrow.
   • The devotional invites us to see His bloody sweat, the nails driven into His hands and feet, and the crown of thorns adorning His brow.

2. Unique Sorrow of Christ:

   • There is no sorrow like His sorrow, no grief like His grief. This unparalleled agony testifies to His boundless love and the price He paid for our redemption.
   • By contemplating His suffering, we find healing for our own sorrows and doubts.

3. Living in the Light of Christ's Death:

   • The reflection calls us to live in the light of Christ's death, finding dignity in His humiliation and joy in His sorrow.
   • To truly grasp the depth of His love, we must continually contemplate His suffering.

AM Edition for July 22

In today's episode of "Morning and Evening with Chuck Spurgeon," we explore the profound message of Jeremiah 3:14, which proclaims, "I am married unto you." This beautiful declaration speaks to the intimate and enduring union between Christ and His Church. The theme for this morning centers on the sacred and eternal marriage bond that unites us with our Savior.

1. Christ's Marriage Covenant with His Church:

   • Christ Jesus, in His boundless love, has united Himself with His people in a sacred marriage covenant.
   • Just as Jacob labored for Rachel out of deep affection, Christ has paid the ultimate price for His Church, ensuring her redemption and future glory.

2. The Church as the Beloved Bride:

   • Despite enduring trials and tribulations in this world, the Church remains the beloved bride of Christ, cherished and provided for by her heavenly Bridegroom.
   • We are encouraged to reflect on the deep and abiding love that Christ has for His Church.

3. Duties of a Devoted Husband:

   • Christ assumes all the duties of a devoted Husband, providing for our needs, covering our debts, and sharing His name and riches with us.
   • This divine marriage is eternal and unbreakable by death, surpassing all earthly unions in its purity and intensity.

4. Anticipation of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb:

   • We are reminded to find comfort and joy in knowing that we are eternally bound to Christ.
   • The glorious day of full consummation of this union will come at the marriage supper of the Lamb.

PM Edition for July 21

In tonight's episode of "Morning and Evening with Chuck Spurgeon," we delve into Psalm 42:9, which poignantly asks, "Why must I go about mourning?" This reflection invites us to examine the reasons behind our sorrow and to consider the hope that we have in Christ. The theme for this evening centers on finding joy and hope amidst life's trials and tribulations.

1. Reflection on Mourning vs. Rejoicing:

   • The devotional challenges us to consider why we often mourn instead of rejoice.
   • It questions our tendency to entertain gloomy anticipations, reminding us that night will turn to day and winter will give way to spring.

2. Encouragement to Hold on to Hope:

   • We are encouraged to trust that God never fails us, even in the darkest moments.
   • God's love remains constant, like mountains steadfast even when shrouded in darkness.

3. Purpose of Trials:

   • God uses our trials for our lasting good, similar to how a father disciplines out of love.
   • These afflictions are temporary and serve a greater purpose in shaping our character and drawing us closer to Him.

4. Joy in Tribulation:

   • We are urged to sing in the midst of tribulation and to rejoice even while passing through the furnace of affliction.
   • Our light troubles are momentary, and the eternal joy that awaits us far outweighs them.