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Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the Prince of Preachers, is a popular figure in Christianity. Most Christians have encountered his works at some point in their spiritual walk. Many know him for his Morning and Evening<\/em><\/a> devotional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spurgeon’s works have impacted millions of lives. So, instead of simply giving you details about why Spurgeon was so great, let’s show you the proof! We’re sharing this morning’s entry from his beloved Morning and Evening\u00a0<\/em>devotional. It speaks perfectly to the heart that the Prince of Preachers had for those he ministered to.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SPURGEON’S MORNING AND EVENING DEVOTIONAL<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

He shall build the temple of the Lord; and He shall bear the glory.”<\/em> Zechariah 6:13<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our prayers and efforts cannot make us ready for heaven, apart from the hand of Jesus, who fashioneth our hearts aright.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beneath His eye and care,
The edifice shall rise,
Majestic, strong, and fair,
And shine above the skies.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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FINAL THOUGHTS ON THE PRINCE OF PREACHERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This devotion reminds us that our life’s aim must be the emulation of Christ. This means God allows difficulties and trials\u00a0to come our way for our good, which leads to our sanctification. With this as our perspective it should motivate us to praise God because He uses all things for the good of those who love him (Romans 8:28). If you enjoyed this devotion from Spurgeon, add the Morning and Evening Devotional<\/a> to your library today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MORNING & EVENING DEVOTIONAL<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Looking to fill your library with Spurgeon? We offer a few resources written by Spurgeon, the Price of Preachers, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n