Daily Devotion: Have You Received The Holy Spirit by Charles Spurgeon

Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:9-16 KJV 

Key Verse:  "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God."
- 1 Corinthians 2:12 KJV

Dear reader, have you received the Holy Spirit into your soul? The necessity of the work of the Holy Spirit in the heart, may be clearly seen, in that all which has been done by God the Father, and by God the Son, must be ineffectual to us, unless the Spirit shall reveal these things to our souls. What effect does the doctrine of election have upon any man—until the Spirit of God enters into him? Election is a dead letter in my consciousness, until the Spirit of God calls me out of darkness into marvelous light. Then through my calling, I see my election, and knowing myself to be called of God, I know myself to have been chosen in the eternal purpose. A covenant was made with the Lord Jesus Christ, by His Father; but what does that covenant avail to us—until the Holy Spirit brings us its blessings, and opens our hearts to receive them

Daily Devotion: The Mind Of Christ by J.E. Smith

Bible Reading: Philippians 2:4-11 KJV 

Key Verse:  "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:"
- Philippians 2:5 KJV

The call in Philippians 2:5 is both simple and profound: we are to think like Christ. Not just in moments of worship or prayer, but in our daily attitudes, decisions, and interactions with others. What is the “mind of Christ”? The surrounding verses paint a powerful picture. Jesus, though divine, chose humility over status:

Daily Devotion: Fear God And Be Holy by J.C. Philpot

Bible Reading: Proverbs 16:1-8 KJV

Key Verse:  "By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil."
- Proverbs 16:6 KJV

There is a very close and intimate connection between godly fear and being holy in all manner of life. When do we drop into levity of conversation? When do light and frothy words fall from our lips? When do any of those hasty bursts of temper, or those fretful expressions, or that mere carnal, worldly talk to which we are naturally prone, hover upon our lips and break forth, more or less unguardedly, from our tongue? Is it not when this godly fear is not flowing its streams as a fountain of life, to well water the soul and soften it into humility and love, and is not springing up in wholesome checks and godly admonitions to keep the tongue as with a bridle and to rule that little member which, though so little, if untamed, defiles the whole body?

Daily Devotion: His Compassion For The Multitude by Favell Lee Mortimer

Bible Reading: Matthew 9:31-38 KJV

Key Verse:  "And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people." - Matthew 9:35 KJV

The Lord Jesus was permitted to teach in the synagogues, but he did not confine himself to them; nor did He preach only on the Sabbath. He taught in all places and at all times. There have been faithful men, who have closely copied his example, and have proclaimed their Master's name with an untiring zeal. They have been much despised, but they have turned many sinners unto the Lord; for the preaching of the gospel is the most effectual means of converting souls.

Daily Devotion: Parable Of The Sown Seed by J. R. Miller

Bible Reading: Matthew 13:2-9 KJV

Key Verse:  "And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;"
- Matthew 13:3 KJV

From the heart trodden down by passing feet of pleasure, business, or care—the birds carry off the seeds the moment they are cast from the sower's hand. On the heart with a thin, emotional stratum on its surface, the seed seems for a time to make a deep impression. The hearer weeps under the sermon. He is amazed at the coldness of ordinary Christians. But in a little time, it is all over. He has no depth of conviction, and the quick growths of his first faith, are soon withered in the heat of life's trials.

Daily Devotion: The Blessed Hope by John MacDuff

Bible Reading: Titus 2:8-15 KJV

Key Verse:  "Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;"
- Titus 2:13 KJV

What a bright rainbow for a stormed-wreathed sky! Hope is a joyous emotion! Poetry sings of it; music warbles its lofty aspirations; but alas! how often does it weave fantastic visions — and then vanish! "In the morning" the flowers of life are flourishing and growing up; "in the evening" a mysterious blight comes — and they lie as withered garlands at our feet! The longing dreams of the whole life seem realized — but one wave of calamity overtakes us, and washes them all away!

Daily Devotion: Christ, And None But He, Satisfies Desires by James Meikle

Bible Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:9-16 KJV 

Key Verse:  "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 KJV

There is a restless, a boundless desire in the mind of man for something which this world in all its glory is unable to bestow. This immortal appetite, this living desire, blinded mortals seek to gratify—some with honor, others with pleasure, some with riches, others with empire and glory. And need we therefore be surprised that they are never satisfied? Though I could trace my pedigree through illustrious heroes, and renowned kings, back to the first foundation of kingdoms, this would not furnish my soul with all it would desire.