Morning and Evening Devotional with C.H. Spurgeon – May 14, 2026

Morning

Morning Devotional for May 14, 2026

Scripture: “Joint heirs with Christ.” — Romans 8:17

Morning Devotional

The boundless realms of his Father’s universe are Christ’s by prescriptive right. As “heir of all things,” he is the sole proprietor of the vast creation of God, and he has admitted us to claim the whole as ours, by virtue of that deed of joint-heirship which the Lord hath ratified with his chosen people. The golden streets of paradise, the pearly gates, the river of life, the transcendent bliss, and the unutterable glory, are, by our blessed Lord, made over to us for our everlasting possession. All that he has he shares with his people. The crown royal he has placed upon the head of his Church, appointing her a kingdom, and calling her sons a royal priesthood, a generation of priests and kings. He uncrowned himself that we might have a coronation of glory; he would not sit upon his own throne until he had procured a place upon it for all who overcome by his blood. Crown the head and the whole body shares the honour. Behold here the reward of every Christian conqueror! Christ’s throne, crown, sceptre, palace, treasure, robes, heritage, are yours. Far superior to the jealousy, selfishness, and greed, which admit of no participation of their advantages, Christ deems his happiness completed by his people sharing it. “The glory which thou gavest me have I given them.” “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” The smiles of his Father are all the sweeter to him, because his people share them. The honours of his kingdom are more pleasing, because his people appear with him in glory. More valuable to him are his conquests, since they have taught his people to overcome. He delights in his throne, because on it there is a place for them. He rejoices in his royal robes, since over them his skirts are spread. He delights the more in his joy, because he calls them to enter into it.

Morning Reflection

What an astonishing inheritance is ours in Christ! Spurgeon opens the riches of Romans 8 and shows us that we are not merely servants or friends — we are joint-heirs with the Son of God. Every promise, every glory, every blessing that belongs to Jesus is now ours by covenant right. The Spirit bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs.

Live today as those who know their inheritance. You are not beggars at the gate of heaven — you are sons and daughters with full rights in the Father’s house.

Morning Nectared Goad

Joint heirs with Christ. Stop living like paupers. You already own the Kingdom. 🛡️

Evening

Evening Devotional for May 14, 2026

Scripture: “He shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom.” — Isaiah 40:11

Evening Devotional

Who is he of whom such gracious words are spoken? He is the Good Shepherd. Why doth he carry the lambs in his bosom? Because He hath a tender heart, and any weakness at once melts his heart. The sighs, the ignorance, the feebleness of the little ones of his flock draw forth his compassion. It is his office, as a faithful High Priest, to consider the weak. Besides, he purchased them with blood, they are his property: he must and will care for that which cost him so dear. Then he is responsible for each lamb, bound by covenant engagements not to lose one. Moreover, they are all a part of his glory and reward.

But how may we understand the expression, “He will carry them”? Sometimes he carries them by not permitting them to endure much trial. Providence deals tenderly with them. Often they are “carried” by being filled with an unusual degree of love, so that they bear up and stand fast. Though their knowledge may not be deep, they have great sweetness in what they do know. Frequently he “carries” them by giving them a very simple faith, which takes the promise just as it stands, and believingly runs with every trouble straight to Jesus. The simplicity of their faith gives them an unusual degree of confidence, which carries them above the world.

“He carries the lambs in his bosom.” Here is boundless affection. Would he put them in his bosom if he did not love them much? Here is tender nearness: so near are they, that they could not possibly be nearer. Here is hallowed familiarity: there are precious love-passages between Christ and his weak ones. Here is perfect safety: in his bosom who can hurt them? They must hurt the Shepherd first. Here is perfect rest and sweetest comfort. Surely we are not sufficiently sensible of the infinite tenderness of Jesus!

Evening Reflection

The Good Shepherd carries the lambs in His bosom. Spurgeon’s words remind us of the tender, personal care of Jesus for the weak, the young, and the struggling. He does not drive or demand — He gathers and carries. The same Lord who owns the universe stoops to carry the feeblest of His flock.

If you feel weak today, do not despair. You are not forgotten. You are being carried.

Evening Nectared Goad

He carries the lambs in His bosom. Weakness is not a problem — it is the very reason He draws near. 🛡️

Tie-In

From joint-heirs in the morning to carried lambs in the evening, the gospel rhythm is clear: we are both exalted in Christ and tenderly cared for by Him. The Spirit who seals our inheritance also ministers the Shepherd’s compassion to our weakness. We are rich beyond measure and carried every step of the way.

Spurgeon’s heart for the flock shines through. Let us rest in both the glory of our inheritance and the tenderness of our Shepherd.

Soli Deo Gloria. 🛡️