DAILY PRAYER (BY SPURGEON)
Come near, our Father, and draw close to your children. Some of us are weak in body and faint in heart. Soon, O God, lay your right hand upon us and say, “Do not fear.” If any of us are being drawn towards the world, come near and extinguish the influence of the world with your superior power.
Amen.
VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)
“Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” (John 17:17)
Thank God for this: “Your word is truth.” It does not say, “Your word contains truth mixed with error” or “Your word has some truth in it.” No, it says, “Your word is truth.” Not only is it true, but it is truth itself—the essential truth.
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How knowing what Jesus is doing NOW will strengthen your faith and give you joy
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 as you reflect on Christ’s present ministry for you. Grab a copy and read it this summer.