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VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)

“Will not God grant justice to his elect who cry out to him day and night? Will he delay helping them?” (Luke 18:7)

He hears their prayers for a long time because it does not weary him. It pleases him, he loves to hear their sighs and cries, but will he not yield to their entreaties? What do you think? Shall not the good, gracious, loving God yield at length?

PRAY FOR THE NATIONS

This week, we’re praying for the Alia of India.

The Alia live in rural areas and many children lack access to education.

Pray that Christian teachers would move to teach the Alia.

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FAITH’S CHECKBOOK

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“LORD, you are my lamp; the LORD illuminates my darkness.” (2 Samuel 22:29)

Am I in the light? Then you, oh Lord, are my lamp. If you were taken away, my joy would be gone; but as long as you are with me, I do not need the candles of created comforts. The presence of God casts a great light on all things. We heard of a lighthouse which could be seen for twenty miles but our Lord is not only a God at hand, but he is seen far away, even in the enemy’s country. Lord, I am as happy as an angel when your love fills my heart. You are all my desire.

Am I in the dark? Then you, oh Lord, will lighten my darkness. Things will change before long. My circumstances may grow more and more dreary and cloud may be piled upon cloud; but if it grows so dark that I cannot see my own hand, I shall still see the hand of the Lord. When I cannot find any light within myself, among my friends, or in the whole world, the Lord, who said “Let there be light,” can say the same thing to me. He will speak me into the sunshine yet. I will not die, but live. The light is already dawning. This sweet text shines like a morning star. I will clap my hands for joy before many hours have passed.

Something to think about today if you’re feeling in the dark: Even when you cannot see the Lord, you can know that he is with you.