James Smith – The Yoke of Christ (Christian devotional reading)

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Rich Moore

James Smith – The Yoke of Christ (Christian devotional reading)

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Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Psalm 23

1 The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures;
He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul;
He leads me in the paths of righteousness
For His name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil;
For You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
My cup runs over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
Forever.

James Smith was a predecessor of Charles Spurgeon at New Park Street Chapel in London from 1841 until 1850. Early on, Smith’s readings were even more popular than Spurgeon’s!

The habit of laying up a text of Scripture in the morning, to be meditated upon while engaged in the business of this world through the day—is both profitable and delightful. It is as a refreshing draught to a weary traveler!

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Message to the Angel of the Lukewarm Church in Laodicea (Revelation 3-14-22)

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Rich Moore

Message to the Angel of the Lukewarm Church in Laodicea (Revelation 3-14-22)

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14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:

The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this:

15 ‘ I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. 16 So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth. 17 Because you say, ” I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have need of nothing,” and you do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked, 18 I advise you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness will not be revealed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes so that you may see. 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. 21 He who overcomes, I will grant to him to sit down with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. 22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'”

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Wise for the World, or for our Souls? – Matthew Henry

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Rich Moore

Wise for the World, or for our Souls? - Matthew Henry

Which way do our thoughts move with most pleasure? Which way go our plans and contrivances? Are we most wise for the world, or for our souls? Those that live in pleasure are dead, 1Ti 5:6.

– Matthew Henry

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The Superlative Beauty of Jesus – Charles Spurgeon / Morning By Morning

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Rich Moore

The Superlative Beauty of Jesus - Charles Spurgeon / Morning By Morning

“The superlative beauty of Jesus is all-attracting. It is not so much to be admired as to be loved. He is more than pleasant and fair; He is lovely. His whole life we would imitate; His whole character we would copy. In all other things we some lack; in Him there is all perfection. Christ Jesus is gold without alloy, light without darkness, glory without cloud.”

Charles Spurgeon / Morning By Morning

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Thomas Watson – The Art of Divine Contentment (1 of 8)

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Rich Moore

Thomas Watson – The Art of Divine Contentment (1 of 8)

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Proverbs 15:23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?

Author: Watson, Thomas (1620-1686)

The Apostle Paul, in Phil. 4:11, says “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” Thomas Watson, an English Puritan preacher, wants to teach readers how to gain the same contentment as Paul. Living in the 16th century, Watson believed that discontentment was a sin, and so wrote the book The Art of Divine Contentment: An Exposition of Philippians 4:11. Watson spends the entire book on this one verse, and in doing so, presents Christians with a comprehensive method for becoming content. Centered on the idea that “A gracious spirit is a contented spirit,” Watson believes that Christians can be and should be content because of God’s wonderful promises to his people. “The way for a man to be contented,” Watson says, “is not by raising his estate higher, but by bringing his heart lower.” In our contemporary society where discontent is the norm, disillusioned readers will benefit from The Art of Divine Contentment. Watson’s content is God-centered rather than focused on material possessions as so many Christians are today, so it is sure to bring comfort to those who strive to be happy in Christ.

Abby Zwart
CCEL Staff Writer

Text: http://www.ccel.org/ccel/watson/contentment.html

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The Power in Praising God, by Charles Spurgeon

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Rich Moore

The Power in Praising God, by Charles Spurgeon

”…But when Job lost everything and yet said ”The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord”(v.21), then the good man shone like a star on a cloudless night.”

”We may sometimes thank God not only by feeling thankful, living thankfully, and speaking out thanks, but by silently blessing Him. This consists of suffering patiently and accepting the bad as well as the good from Jehovah’s hand; it is often better thanksgiving than the noblest psalm that the tongue could express. When you bow down before Him and say, ”’Not My will, but Yours, be done”( Luke 22:42 ), you show Him honor equal to the ”Hallelujahs” of the angels. To feel not only submitted, but willing to be anything or nothing as the Lord will it – this is, in truth, to sing a song to our Well Beloved.”

– The Power in Praising God, by Charles Spurgeon

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Our whole being must be in our praying – E.M. Bounds

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Rich Moore

Our whole being must be in our praying - E.M. Bounds

“There is neither encouragement nor room in Bible religion for feeble desires, listless efforts, lazy attitudes; all must be strenuous, urgent, ardent. Flamed desires, impassioned, unwearied insistence delight heaven. God would have His children incorrigibly in earnest and persistently bold in their efforts. Heaven is too busy to listen to half-hearted prayers or to respond to pop-calls. Our whole being must be in our praying.”

– E.M. Bounds

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We love Him because He first loved us – Charles Spurgeon

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Rich Moore

We love Him because He first loved us - Charles Spurgeon

“Go forth today, by the help of God’s Spirit, vowing and declaring that in life – come poverty, come wealth, in death – come pain or come what may, you are and ever must be the Lord’s. For this is written on your heart, ‘We love Him because He first loved us.'”

– Charles Spurgeon

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A Famine on the Land

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Rich Moore

A Famine on the Land

“Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord God,
“That I will send a famine on the land,
Not a famine of bread,
Nor a thirst for water,
But of hearing the words of the Lord.” (Amos 8:11)

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Charles Spurgeon Sermon – Perseverance: The Target of All Our Spiritual Enemies (Christian devotional readings)

Posted on August 11, 2013 by Rich Moore

Charles Spurgeon Sermon – Perseverance: The Target of All Our Spiritual Enemies (Christian devotional readings)

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Acts 14:22

King James Version (KJV)

22Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.

Job 2:9 Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die.

Charles Haddon (C.H.) Spurgeon (June 19, 1834 January 31, 1892) was a British Reformed Baptist preacher who remains highly influential among Christians of different denominations, among whom he is still known as the “Prince of Preachers.” In his lifetime, Spurgeon preached to around 10,000,000 people, often up to 10 times a week at different places. His sermons have been translated into many languages. Spurgeon was the pastor of the New Park Street Chapel in London for 38 years. In 1857, he started a charity organization called Spurgeon’s which now works globally. He also founded Spurgeon’s College, which was named after him after his death.

Spurgeon was a prolific author of many types of works including sermons, an autobiography, a commentary, books on prayer, a devotional, a magazine, and more. Many sermons were transcribed as he spoke and were translated into many languages during his lifetime. Arguably, no other author, Christian or otherwise, has more material in print than C.H. Spurgeon.

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