Thursday, August 10, 2023

Charles Spurgeon

Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water.

Hebrews 10:22

Spurgeon says the following:

“But even if our conduct and conversation were more consistent with our faith, I would still have this third charge against us: there is too little real communion with Jesus Christ. If, by the grace of God, our conduct and conversation were consistent and our lives were unblemished, many of us are still sorely lacking in that area we call holy fellowship with Jesus. Men and women, let me ask you. How long has it been since you have had an intimate conversation with Jesus? Some of you may be able to say, 'It was only this morning that I last spoke with him; I beheld his face with joy.' But I fear that the great majority of you will have to say, 'It has been months since I have been with the Lord.'"

When was the last time you had an intimate conversation with Christ? I am not talking about a conversation that lists your desires, dreams, and hopes, but I am talking about a conversation about who you are, what you are doing, Who He is, and what He wants to do through you. Have you been honest with him about your thoughts; feelings and actions?

PRAYER: Dear Lord, give me the grace to be authentic in my conversations and conduct. In the Name of Jesus. Amen.

Foster, R. J., & Smith, J. B. (2005). Devotional classics: Selected readings for individuals and groups. HarperSanFrancisco.