C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Saturday April 5, 2025

"On Him they laid the cross, that He might bear it after Jesus."-Luke 23:26
    
    We see in Simon's carrying the cross a picture of the work of the Church throughout all generations; she is the cross-bearer after Jesus. Mark then, Christian, Jesus does not suffer so as to exclude your suffering. He bears a cross, not that you may escape it, but that you may endure it. Christ exempts you from sin, but not from sorrow. Remember that, and expect to suffer. But let us comfort ourselves with this thought, that in our case, as in Simon's, it is not our cross, but Christ's cross which we carry. When you are molested for your piety; when your religion brings the trial of cruel mockings upon you, then remember it is not your cross, it is Christ's cross; and how delightful is it to carry the cross of our Lord Jesus!
    
    You carry the cross after Him. You have blessed company; your path is marked with the footprints of your Lord. The mark of His blood-red shoulder is upon that heavy burden. 'Tis His cross, and He goes before you as a shepherd goes before his sheep. Take up your cross daily, and follow Him.
    
    Do not forget, also, that you bear this cross in partnership. It is the opinion of some that Simon only carried one end of the cross, and not the whole of it. That is very possible; Christ may have carried the heavier part, against the transverse beam, and Simon may have borne the lighter end. Certainly it is so with you; you do but carry the light end of the cross, Christ bore the heavier end.
    
    And remember, though Simon had to bear the cross for a very little while, it gave him lasting honour. Even so the cross we carry is only for a little while at most, and then we shall receive the crown, the glory. Surely we should love the cross, and, instead of shrinking from it, count it very dear, when it works out for us "a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory."
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Friday, May 20, 2011

FFF ~ May 20, 2011


Susan over at Living to Tell the story hosts this meme each week.  I haven't posted one since Nov. so I guess it is high time. 

May Fav. Five for today are.....

AAAAHHHHHH!!!  Sun Tea.  I love sun tea and miss it during the winter months.  Made my first batch today.  Actually, enjoying my first glass of the season as I post this post.  So good-----  I have a ST jar simaliar to this one pictured, but mine is decoration only because it leaks so bad.  I wouldn't have any tea if I used it.  bummer. 




A Good Book.  And this one has proved to be just that.  I found another Fav. author. 


Sewing.  Not necessarily with this machine because it has been a lemon, but I love sewing and I need to get off here and get sewing for a brief time tonight. 



My girls.  We are having girls' movie night tonight when they get off work. 



My Computer.  Thanks for visiting my blog and reading it so faithfully. 


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6 comments:

  1. ellen bMay 20, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    That last graphic made me smile. Love my computer and all my friends in it...
    Have fun at girls night tonight and have a great weekend.

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  2. WillowMay 21, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    I love sun tea! Have fun with your girls. Enjoy your weekend sewing.

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  3. KarynMay 21, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    A good book is always worth a FFF list! HOpe you had a great girls' night!

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  4. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Loved the cartoon about the computer...I can so relate...I find myself repeating something on of you has said all the time..one of my online friends is what I say..
    I haven't made sun tea in a long time but still have my jug. It doesn't have a spout. I might make some now that you've reminded me.
    Having some 'girl' time is always nice.
    Blessings,
    Mama Bear

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  5. susanMay 21, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    it was fun reading your faves list and the corresponding pictures. each one of those is a fav with me too! (except i only have one daughter)

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  6. Laura@OutnumberedMomMay 21, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Oh, I love finding a new favorite author. Girls Night sounds like fun! (I have four sons...)

    Have a great week ahead.

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