DAILY PRAYER (BY SPURGEON)
Many of us have looked to Jesus and we have been lightened, and our faces are not ashamed. We would look to him again today. Oh, that he might be set forth manifestly crucified among us, and as we look to him crucified for us, may our souls drink in deep peace and heavenly rest.
Give to every believer a sweet sense of pardoned sins, a blessed consciousness of divine love, a holy peace of mind, a blessed restfulness in Christ. Give also perfect consecration, strong resolve to serve the Lord while here below to the utmost of our capacity. Give more receptiveness that we may be ready to hold. Lord, enlarge us; give much faith to believe great things and to lay hold of great things.
Amen.
VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)
“I will pay attention to the way of integrity. When will you come to me? I will live with a heart of integrity in my house.” (Psalm 101:2)
To be holy is to be wise; a perfect way is a wise way. David’s resolve was excellent, but his practice did not fully tally with it. Alas! He was not always wise or perfect, but it was well that it was in his heart. A king had need be both sage and pure, and, if he be not so in intent, when he comes to the throne, his after conduct will be a sad example to his people. He who does not even resolve to do well is likely to do very ill. Householders, employers, and especially ministers, should pray for both wisdom and holiness, for they will need them both.
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