March 12th Evening

0:00You are listening to Morning and Evening, a daily devotional work by Reverend Charles Spurgeon. This reading is brought to you by Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College, where you can pursue a gospel-centered degree both on campus or online. Learn more at mbts.edu-apply Good evening. Today is March the 12th. To whom be long a star? First Samuel 30 verse 13. No neutralities can exist in religion. We are either ranked under the banner of Prince Emmanuel to serve and fight his battles, or we are vessels of the Black Prince, Satan. To whom be long a star?

1:05Reader, let me assist you in your response. Have you been born again? If you have, you belong to Christ. But without the new birth, you cannot be His, in whom do you trust? For those who believe in Jesus are the sons of God. Whose work are you doing? You are sure to serve your Master, for he whom you serve is thereby owned to be your Lord. What company do you keep? If you belong to Jesus, you will fraternise with those who wear the library of the cross. Birds of a feather flock together. What is your conversation? Is it heavenly or is it earthly? What have you learned of your Master? For servants learn much from their masters to whom they are apprenticed. If you have served your time with Jesus, it will be said of you as it was of Peter and John. They took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus.

2:05We press the question to whom be long a star? Answer honestly before you give sleep to your eyes. If you are not Christ, you are in a hard service. Run away from your cruel Master. Enter into the service of the Lord of Love, and you shall enjoy a life of blessedness. If you are Christ, let me advise you to do four things. You belong to Jesus. Obey Him. Let His word be your Lord. Let His wish be your will. You belong to the Beloved. Then love Him. Let your heart embrace Him. Let your whole soul be filled with Him. You belong to the Son of God. Then trust Him. Rest nowhere but on Him. You belong to the King of Kings. Then be decided for Him. Thus, without you being branded upon the brow, all will know to whom you belong. May your house be filled with God's presence, His peace, His protection, and His favour,

3:16even as you rest this night.