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C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Saturday March 29, 2025
"Though He were a Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered."-Hebrews 5:8
We are told that the Captain of our salvation was made perfect through suffering, therefore we who are sinful, and who are far from being perfect, must not wonder if we are called to pass through suffering too. Shall the head be crowned with thorns, and shall the other members of the body be rocked upon the dainty lap of ease? Must Christ pass through seas of His own blood to win the crown, and are we to walk to heaven dryshod in silver slippers? No, our Master's experience teaches us that suffering is necessary, and the true-born child of God must not, would not, escape it if he might. But there is one very comforting thought in the fact of Christ's "being made perfect through suffering"-it is, that He can have complete sympathy with us. "He is not an high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities." In this sympathy of Christ we find a sustaining power. One of the early martyrs said, "I can bear it all, for Jesus suffered, and He suffers in me now; He sympathizes with me, and this makes me strong." Believer, lay hold of this thought in all times of agony. Let the thought of Jesus strengthen you as you follow in His steps. Find a sweet support in His sympathy; and remember that, to suffer is an honourable thing-to suffer for Christ is glory. The apostles rejoiced that they were counted worthy to do this. Just so far as the Lord shall give us grace to suffer for Christ, to suffer with Christ, just so far does He honour us. The jewels of a Christian are his afflictions. The regalia of the kings whom God hath anointed are their troubles, their sorrows, and their griefs. Let us not, therefore, shun being honoured. Let us not turn aside from being exalted. Griefs exalt us, and troubles lift us up. "If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him."
This is my mom and brothers and sisters last Aug. at my dad's funeral. Sad time for us but a beautiful time Heaven will be. My dad is now out of his pain here on earth.
The last picture of my brother (1973) that my dad is now with walking the Streets of Gold. We love you brother and will never forget the 13 years you had on this earth with us.
Oh, what a Glad Reunion day that will be when Jesus comes to take us all away.
Melody,
a gifted young dreamer and her feisty friend Leif, must set aside their
differences and use the power of magical Blue Daisies and an ancient
Song to save their world from an evil Ice Dragon. When the blue flowers
that once bloomed all around her village begin to disappear, Melody and
her eccentric grandfather recognize this as a sign of great danger… but
no one believes them! Racing against time, Melody must convince Leif and
the other villagers before it’s too late. Great songs and engaging
characters highlight this inspiring, animated adventure for the whole
family.
Run Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
‘Ice Dragon:
Legend of the Blue Daisies’
·The inspirational animated feature Ice Dragon: Legend of the Blue Daisies debuts
in U.S. movie theaters for a two-day event on
oSaturday, March 24 at 12:55 p.m. and Monday,
March 26 at 6:30 p.m. (all local times)
·Based on a short story by
Canadian director and producer Bruce
Stacey, his faith-based adventure features the voice talents of Rheal Rees (Melody), Justin Debé (Leif)and Bill Bray (Nicholai).
·In addition to the feature,
audiences will enjoy an original live-action short film and an exclusive music
video.
·Fathom Events, Chelsea Road
Productions and Tricord Media present this special event in more than 700 select movie theaters across the
U.S.
·Tickets and more information are
available at FathomEvents.com.
This is not a typical wide-release film. Find a theater near you for this special event showing here.
Get more information on this movie here. “Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides
Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”):
Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this
opportunity. Opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary
compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for
this post.
