C.H. Spurgeon's Morning Devotional
Sunday June 22, 2025

"He shall build the temple of the Lord; and He shall bear the glory."-Zechariah 6:13
    
    Christ Himself is the builder of His spiritual temple, and He has built it on the mountains of His unchangeable affection, His omnipotent grace, and His infallible truthfulness. But as it was in Solomon's temple, so in this; the materials need making ready. There are the "Cedars of Lebanon," but they are not framed for the building; they are not cut down, and shaped, and made into those planks of cedar, whose odoriferous beauty shall make glad the courts of the Lord's house in Paradise. There are also the rough stones still in the quarry, they must be hewn thence, and squared. All this is Christ's own work. Each individual believer is being prepared, and polished, and made ready for his place in the temple; but Christ's own hand performs the preparation-work. Afflictions cannot sanctify, excepting as they are used by Him to this end. Our prayers and efforts cannot make us ready for heaven, apart from the hand of Jesus, who fashioneth our hearts aright.
    
    As in the building of Solomon's temple, "there was neither hammer, nor axe, nor any tool of iron, heard in the house," because all was brought perfectly ready for the exact spot it was to occupy-so is it with the temple which Jesus builds; the making ready is all done on earth. When we reach heaven, there will be no sanctifying us there, no squaring us with affliction, no planing us with suffering. No, we must be made meet here-all that Christ will do beforehand; and when He has done it, we shall be ferried by a loving hand across the stream of death, and brought to the heavenly Jerusalem, to abide as eternal pillars in the temple of our Lord.
    
    "Beneath His eye and care,
    The edifice shall rise,
    Majestic, strong, and fair,
    And shine above the skies."
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Friday, July 26, 2024

Unshakable Moxie video series with giveaway

Moxie

mox-ie (noun)

*ENERGY,PEP

*COURAGE, DETERMINATION

*KNOW-HOW

 

What does a woman of unshakable moxie look like?  I'm glad you ask:  She is a dynamic, resolute woman of resilient faithfulness, unshakable confidence, and trust in God. 

What is this series like?  It is a 6-part docuseries and accompanying Bible Study learning from remarkable women who trust God even through their lowest valleys, allowing Him to write their story as one of resilient faith and overcoming.

Who is in this video series?  It is hosted by Toni Collier (Broken Crayons Still Color) and Moriah Smallbone (The Chosen). Guest features are Lina AbuJamra, Ruth Chou Simons, Katie Lewis, Dr. Bernice King, and Joni Eareckson Tada. It is is presented by Our Daily Bread Ministries.



I really liked that each chapter contains a QR code linking to the Unshakable Moxie video series where hosts take you on faith journeys to meet other featured guest. I’m SO sorry this journey is over. It has been a tremendous blessing. Two big takeaways are (1) God is with us (me) in the messy and He’s not afraid or upset or running away from it! He meets me in the messy. He’s not afraid of my questions. He wants to hear about my turmoil; He invites it; He loves me. (2) Having questions doesn’t make me a weak Christian; it’s precursory to me having a strong faith. I have to be willing to dive in it with Him, knowing He won’t forsake me as I go. In my weakness, He excels in strength.

 

 

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    • Study Pack includes: 

      • (1) Unshakable Moxie Bible Study w/QR code access to the video series.

      • (1) Unshakable Moxie Prayer Journal

      • (1) Unshakable Moxie Scripture & Encouragement Cards Pack

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