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VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)

“You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:32)

Sincere belief in the word of Christ leads to emancipation from the tyrannical power of the evil that dwells in our members and from the dominating power of the sin that rules in the customs of the world. We will be free from our own prejudices, prides, and lusts. We will be free from the fear of others.

The truth known within our spirits will make us free. Up to now we may have been the bondsman of self. We have inquired, “What will this thing profit me?” and thus the desire of self-aggrandizement has ruled everything, but when Jesus is our Lord, we will be free from this sordid motive.

PRAY FOR THE NATIONS

This week, we’re praying for the Amat in India.

The Amat practice astrology and believe that the stars control their destiny. They do not know the God who made the stars and calls them by name.

Pray that the Amat would know the one true God who created the heavens.

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“He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry for help and saves them.” (Psalm 145:19)

His own Spirit has given this desire to us and therefore he will answer it. It is his own life within us which prompts the cry, and therefore he will hear it. Those who fear God are people under the holiest influence and, therefore, their desire is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. Like Daniel, the Lord will cause their aspirations to come to fruition

Holy desires are grace in the stalk and the heavenly farmer will cultivate them until they grow into a full ear of corn. God-fearing people desire to be holy, to be useful, to be a blessing to others, and to honor their Lord in these ways. They desire supplies for their need, help under burdens, guidance in perplexity, deliverance in distress; and sometimes this desire is so strong, and their case so pressing, that they cry out in agony, like little children in pain, and then the Lord works most comprehensively, and does all that is needed. “He hears their cry for help and saves them.”

Yes, if we fear God, we have nothing else to fear; if we cry to the Lord, our salvation is certain.

Let the reader lay this text on his tongue and keep it in his mouth all day. It will be sweeter than honey.

Something to think about today if you’re feeling hopeful about the future: God hears your prayers and will answer them.