DAILY PRAYER (BY SPURGEON)
Lord Jesus, you are not physically present with us, for you have risen. Our souls long to trace the shining path by which you ascended through the pearly gates to your Father’s throne. We envision you sitting there, fully God and fully man, reigning over all things for your people. Our ears almost catch the harmonious sounds of the everlasting song that rises up at your feet: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive honor, power, glory, and dominion forever and ever.”
Lord, we say, “Amen.” Even from the outskirts of the multitude surrounding your throne, we lift our feeble voices in earnest “Amens.” For you were slain and have redeemed us to God by your blood, making us kings and priests unto God. We shall reign with you, for though we may be far away in physical distance, we know that we are intimately close to your heart.
Amen.
VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)
“The Lord of Armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold.” (Psalm 46:7)
This is the reason for all of Zion’s security and the overthrow of her foes. The Lord commands the angels, the stars, the elements, and all the hosts of heaven, and the heavens of heavens are subject to his rule. The armies of men, although unaware, are made to serve his purposes. Woe to those who fight against him, for they shall flee like smoke before the wind when he commands their scattering.
Immanuel, the Lord of armies, and the God of Jacob is our high place of defense.
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