DAILY PRAYER (BY SPURGEON)
We do bless you, Lord, for creating the blessed ordinance of prayer.
We thank you, Lord, that we have not only found benefit in prayer, but in the answers to it we have been greatly enriched. You have opened your hidden treasures to the voice of prayer; you have supplied our necessities as soon as we have cried out to you; yes, we have found it true: “Before they call I will answer, and while they are yet speaking I will hear.”
Amen.
VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)
“Their message has gone out to the whole earth, and their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun.” (Psalm 19:4)
Although the heavenly bodies move in solemn silence, yet in reason’s ear they utter precious teachings. They give forth no literal words, but yet their instruction is clear enough to be so described. Nature’s words are like those of the deaf and dumb, but grace tells us plainly of the Father.
RECOMMENDED RESOURCE
A kid’s book to teach the importance of evangelism
Evangelism is a crucial topic in the Christian life that we need to teach others, including our children.
A favorite read at our house is a book that focuses on “How God uses people to save people.” It’s called The Prisoners, the Earthquake, and the Midnight Song by Bob Hartman, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri. This book tells the story of Paul and Silas while they were in prison in Philippi for proclaiming Christ, and encourages children to proclaim Christ with the same kind of boldness.
The book is incredibly creative (without sacrificing faithfulness to the biblical text) and the illustrations are stunning. It’s a ton of fun and children under ten will love it. Your kids will be amazed at the story of Paul, Silas, and the incredible work that God did in Philippi.
This isn’t just a cheap Bible story — this is a great book full of rich theology, an incredible (true!) story, and an important message. It will encourage kids of all ages to boldly proclaim Christ, no matter the cost.
I hope you’ll add this book to your family’s library!