March 13th Morning

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 slash apply. Good morning. Today is March the 13th. Why sit we here until we die? 2nd King 7-3. Dear reader, this little book was mainly intended for the edification of believers. But if you are yet unsaved, our heart yearns

1:00over you and you would faint say a word which may be blessed to you. Open your Bible and read the story of the lepers and mark their position which was much the same as yours. If you remain where you are you must perish. If you go to Jesus you can but die. Nothing venture, nothing win is the old proverb and in your case the venture is no great one. If you sit still in sullen despair no one can pity you when your ruin comes. But if you die with mercy sought, if such a thing were possible you would be the object of universal sympathy. None is capable refuse to look to Jesus but you know that at any rate some are saved who believe in Him. For certain of your own acquaintances have received mercy then why not you? The Ninevites said who can tell? Act upon the same hope and try the

2:00Lord's mercy. To perish is so awful that if there were but a straw to catch at the instinct of self-preservation should lead you to stretch out your hand. We have thus been talking to you on your own unbelieving ground. We would now assure you as from the Lord that if you seek Him he will be found of you. Jesus casts out none who come unto Him. You shall not perish if you trust Him. On the contrary you shall find treasure far richer than the poor lepers gathered in serious deserted camp. May the Holy Spirit embolden you to go at once and you shall not believe in vain. When you are saved yourself publish the good news to others. Hold not your peace. Tell the kings household first and unite with them in fellowship. Let the porter of the city, the minister be informed of your discovery and then proclaim the good news in every place. The Lord saves the year the

3:06sun goes down this day. May the sun shine warmly upon your face. May the rains fall softly upon your fields and may God firmly keep you in the palm of His righteous right hand.