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VERSE OF THE DAY (COMMENTARY BY SPURGEON)

“Now Jesus began to go all over Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people.” (Matthew 4:23)

Our Lord’s great power is seen in the universality of his healing energy: he healed “every disease and sickness.” Dwell on that word, “every.”

But our Lord was not content with miracles for the body, he had the gospel for the soul, that gospel which lies in his own person as King, in his promise of pardon to believers, and in his rule of love over those who are loyal to him.

PRAY FOR THE NATIONS

This week, we’re praying for the Mubi of Chad.

The Mubi depend on rain for their food. Draughts (which are common) can lead to starvation.

Pray that Christians would teach the Mubi to dig wells and purify water, bringing the gospel with them.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCE

Treasure God’s Promises with Spurgeon

This week, we are focusing on the theme of pain and suffering, looking to God’s faithfulness even in our worst trials. One of the best ways to hold onto hope in the face of great pain is by remembering God’s promises, because he will keep them, even when it doesn’t feel like it.

Spurgeon loved God’s promises and knew that they were powerful for reflection. That’s why he wrote an incredible devotional, Faith’s Checkbook, that compiles 366 of God’s promises (one for every day of the year!) and includes his epic commentary on them.

Last year, I began updating the language of Faith’s Checkbook and adding a final reflection point to help you apply the promise and remember it throughout the day. I’ve included these updated daily readings in Pray with Spurgeon every day for subscribers to Pray with Spurgeon Plus (You can read one below).

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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.

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“The LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD raises up those who are oppressed.” (Psalm 146:8)

Am I oppressed? Then let me ask for this word of grace before the Lord. It is his way, his custom, his promise, his delight, to raise up those who are bowed down. Is it a sense of sin, and a depression of spirit because of guilt, which distresses me now? Then the work of Jesus is, in this case, made and provided to raise me up into rest. Oh Lord, raise me up, for your mercy’s sake!

Is it a sad bereavement or a great fall in circumstances? Here again the Comforter has begun his work to console you. What a mercy for us that one person of the sacred Trinity should become the Comforter! This work will be done well since such a glorious one has made it his unique role.

Some are so bowed down so low that only Jesus can set them free from their infirmity, but he can, and he will, do it. He can raise us up to health, to hope, to happiness. He has often done so under former trials and he is the same savior and will repeat his deeds of loving-kindness. We who are bowed down and sorrowful today shall yet be lifted up on high. Those who now mock us shall be greatly ashamed. What an honor to be raised up by the Lord! It is worthwhile to be bowed down so that we may experience his rising up.

Something to think about today if you’re feeling wronged by others: the Lord sees and promises that justice will be done.