Pray with Spurgeon: God makes us clean so we can draw near

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DAILY PRAYER (BY SPURGEON)

May we be consciously passed over by the Spirit of condemnation; may we know in our hearts that “there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” May we feel the peace giving power of the divine absolution. May we come into your holy presence with our feet washed in the brazen sink, hearing our great High Priest say to us, “You are clean everywhere.” Thus made clean may we draw near to God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)

“The birth of Jesus Christ came about this way: After his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, it was discovered before they came together that she was pregnant from the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 1:18)

The Holy Spirit brought in the chosen virgin the body of our Lord. There was no other way of his being born; for had he been of a sinful father, how should he have possessed a sinless nature? He is born of a woman, that he might be human; but not by man, that he might not be sinful. See how the Holy Spirit cooperates in the work of our redemption by preparing the body of our Lord!

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Christmas Gift Idea for Your Pastor’s Wife

Being a pastor’s wife is a uniquely challenging work. I’m so thankful for the ways my wife bears my burdens and equips me to serve our church more faithfully.

If you want to bless and encourage the wives of your pastors this Christmas, consider grabbing copies of a new book, Partners in the Gospel: 50 Meditations for Pastors’ and Elders’ Wives by Megan Hill. This book is a collection of 50 short devotionals that will leave readers feeling refreshed and encouraged for the uniquely challenging (and rewarding) work ahead of them.

I hope you’ll consider grabbing a few copies for your pastors’ wives this Christmas.

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