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VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)

“Can any of you add one moment to his life span by worrying?” (Matthew 6:27)

It is a small matter whether we are tall or short; and yet all the worry in the world could not make us an inch taller. Why, then, do we give in to worry about things which we cannot alter? If fretting were of any use it would have some excuse; but as it does no good, let us cease from it.

PRAY FOR THE NATIONS

This week, we’re praying for the Bushi of Mayotte.

Many younger Bushi people, being educated in French systems, are beginning to question their traditions.

Pray that this search for the truth will lead to the truth of Christ.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCE

Because God cares, you can be honest.

On Sunday, I began preaching through the book of Habakkuk — an often-overlooked Old Testament prophet who, in face of real pain and suffering, lashed out at God with a gritty, honest complaint.

God’s response shows us a lot about his character. And knowing what’s true about God’s character will help us to pray with honesty like Habakkuk, and like Jesus.

This sermon walks through Habakkuk 1:1–11, highlighting two reasons that we can pray with honesty, and offering some suggestions on what honest prayer looks like.

Watch or Read “Unchanging Faith in a Reactionary World” here.

FAITH’S CHECKBOOK

Spurgeon’s classic devotional, The Chequebook of the Bank of Faith, contains a promise of God for every day of the year. Pray with Spurgeon Plus subscribers receive the daily readings every weekday.

If you want to strengthen your faith in God’s promises (and support this ministry!), subscribe to Pray with Spurgeon Plus here.

“The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD…” (Exodus 7:5)

The ungodly world is hard to teach. Egypt does not know the Lord and therefore dares to set up idols and even ventures to ask, “Who is the Lord?” Yet the Lord will break proud hearts, whether they will or not. When his judgments thunder over their heads, darken their skies, destroy their harvests, and slay their sons, they begin to discern some of the Lord’s power. There will yet be things done on the earth that will bring skeptics to their knees. Let us not be dismayed because of their blasphemies, for the Lord can take care of his own name, and he will do so in a very effective manner.

The salvation of his own people was another powerful means of making Egypt know that the God of Israel was the Lord, the living and true God. No Israelite died by any one of the ten plagues. None of the chosen seed were drowned in the Red Sea. Even so, the salvation of the elect, and the sure glorification of all true believers, will make the most obstinate of God’s enemies acknowledge that the Lord, he is God.

God, may your convincing power go forth by the Holy Spirit in the preaching of the gospel until all nations shall bow at the name of Jesus and call him Lord!

Something to think about today if you’re feeling angry about the culture around you: Trust God and know his peace. The Lord can take care of his own name.