DAILY PRAYER (BY SPURGEON)
Lord save the world, we pray, with the gospel; let it go forth even to the ends of the earth. Let these lands know the power of Christ, and the great land across the Atlantic. Oh that Christ might be King of kings openly, as we know he is secretly, and let the whole earth bow at his feet, and pay homage unto him who wore the crown of thorns and surrendered hands and feet to the nails.
Oh for his glory! Oh for his glory! Oh for ten thousand thousand hearts for him! Oh for nations to come and pay homage to him who has given his life for men. Our heart and flesh cry out to you on behalf of the Well-beloved.
Amen.
VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)
“He brought me up from a desolate pit, out of the muddy clay, and set my feet on a rock, making my steps secure.” (Psalm 40:2)
David sings of the Lord’s bringing him up from a pit that was horribly deep, dark, and damp, with mud at the bottom that would cause one to sink. What a wonderful bringing up this was, and, as God never does anything by halves, he did not let his servant slip back again, for David added, “And set my feet on a rock.” When God sets someone’s feet, those feet are well set. There is no sliding, no slipping. And more than that, God established his steps—made them firm so that when he stirred he did not stumble.
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Christ never changes (He’s still alive today)
Today’s prayer praised Jesus as the King of all nations. It is wonderful to think that, in the midst of so much change, sorrow, and suffering in this world, Christ is the same, ruling over all nations.
Of course, we know in our heads that Christ is alive today… but what is he doing? After Christ rose again, he ascended into heaven. And he is doing some astounding work there right now for your good.
To better understand what Christ has been doing since he rose from the dead, you should check out The Ascension of Christ by Patrick Schreiner. This book is an accessible introduction to an often-neglected doctrine.
I know that reading it will bring you a lot of joy and hope as you reflect on the incredible ways Christ is serving you today. Grab a copy and read it this fall.