DAILY PRAYER (BY SPURGEON)
Now today, will you lead others to trust you. Oh, be so revealed by our conversations today that men may come to you and live. Oh that the people that we meet today might not one of them go away unbelievers. If they have been indifferent to these things, and have never studied the ground of the believer’s confidence, may they see it clearly this morning, and accept of it as the rock on which they shall build.
Oh, if anyone we see today is living to trust in their wealth, or their talents, or their position in life; or who are trusting in nothing, but raising their building without a foundation at all; Oh, bring them this day to see, that there is nothing worthy of an immortal soul’s confidence except the immortal and everliving God, and may they come by Christ Jesus to the Father. May many a heart end all its weary wanderings, and sit still at Christ’s feet, and see the salvation of God.
Amen.
VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)
“To the weak I became weak, in order to win the weak. I have become all things to all people, so that I may by every possible means save some.” (1 Corinthians 9:22)
The passion for saving sinners is for God’s glory. To change sinful people so they pant after an increase of holiness, to render stubborn wills eager for the spread of obedience, and to make wandering hearts earnest for the establishment of the abiding kingdom of the Redeemer—these are mighty feats of the divine grace of God and bring all glory to him.
But, also, this passion is most of all for the good of the individual possessing it. Work for Jesus keeps us strong in faith and intense in love to him. Soul-winning keeps the heart lively and preserves our warm youth in Christ. It is a mighty refresher to decaying love. Love for souls will, in the end, bring to all who have it the highest joy beneath the stars—the joy of knowing that they have been made the spiritual parents of others.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
A kid’s book to teach the importance of evangelism
Today, we prayed that God would use us to bring others to know him. Evangelism is a crucial topic in the Christian life that we need to teach others, including our children.
Lately my family has been loving a new book that focuses on “How God uses people to save people.” It’s called The Prisoners, the Earthquake, and the Midnight Song by Bob Hartman, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri. This book tells the story of Paul and Silas while they were in prison in Philippi for proclaiming Christ, and encourages children to proclaim Christ with the same kind of boldness.
The book is incredibly creative (without sacrificing faithfulness to the biblical text) and the illustrations are stunning. It’s a ton of fun and children under ten will love it.
This isn’t just a cheap Bible story — this is a great book full of rich theology, an incredible (true!) story, and an important message. It will encourage kids of all ages to boldly proclaim Christ, no matter the cost.
I hope you’ll add this book to your family’s library!