Morning and Evening Devotional with C.H. Spurgeon – May 9, 2026

Morning

Morning Devotional for May 9, 2026

“Who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings.” — Ephesians 1:3

All the goodness of the past, the present, and the future, Christ bestows upon his people. In the mysterious ages of the past the Lord Jesus was his Father’s first elect, and in his election he gave us an interest, for we were chosen in him from before the foundation of the world. He had from all eternity the prerogatives of Sonship, as his Father’s only-begotten and well-beloved Son, and he has, in the riches of his grace, by adoption and regeneration, elevated us to sonship also, so that to us he has given “power to become the sons of God.” The eternal covenant, based upon suretiship and confirmed by oath, is ours, for our strong consolation and security. In the everlasting settlements of predestinating wisdom and omnipotent decree, the eye of the Lord Jesus was ever fixed on us; and we may rest assured that in the whole roll of destiny there is not a line which militates against the interests of his redeemed. The great betrothal of the Prince of Glory is ours, for it is to us that he is affianced, as the sacred nuptials shall ere long declare to an assembled universe. The marvellous incarnation of the God of heaven, with all the amazing condescension and humiliation which attended it, is ours. The bloody sweat, the scourge, the cross, are ours forever. Whatever blissful consequences flow from perfect obedience, finished atonement, resurrection, ascension, or intercession, all are ours by his own gift. Upon his breastplate he is now bearing our names; and in his authoritative pleadings at the throne he remembers our persons and pleads our cause. His dominion over principalities and powers, and his absolute majesty in heaven, he employs for the benefit of them who trust in him. His high estate is as much at our service as was his condition of abasement. He who gave himself for us in the depths of woe and death, doth not withdraw the grant now that he is enthroned in the highest heavens.

Morning Reflection

Spurgeon opens the treasury of Ephesians 1 and shows us that every spiritual blessing is already ours in Christ — from before the foundation of the world. Election, adoption, redemption, the seal of the Spirit, the inheritance — all secured by the Father’s sovereign choice and the Son’s finished work. The Holy Spirit is the One who makes these blessings real in our hearts today, applying what Christ purchased and sealing us for the day of redemption. You are not striving to earn what has already been given; you are living from the fullness Christ has bestowed. Rest in that, saint. The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead is working in you to bring every promised blessing to fruition.

Morning Nectared Goad

Every spiritual blessing is already yours in Christ — secured before time began, sealed by the Spirit today, and kept by the Father forever. Stop living like a beggar. You are a child of the King. 🛡️

Evening

Evening Devotional for May 9, 2026

“Come, my beloved, let us go forth into the field … let us see if the vine flourish.” — Song of Solomon 7:11-12

The church was about to engage in earnest labour, and desired her Lord’s company in it. She does not say, “I will go,” but “let us go.” It is blessed working when Jesus is at our side! It is the business of God’s people to be trimmers of God’s vines. Like our first parents, we are put into the garden of the Lord for usefulness; let us therefore go forth into the field. Observe that the church, when she is in her right mind, in all her many labours desires to enjoy communion with Christ. Some imagine that they cannot serve Christ actively, and yet have fellowship with him: they are mistaken. Doubtless it is very easy to fritter away our inward life in outward exercises, and come to complain with the spouse, “They made me keeper of the vineyards; but mine own vineyard have I not kept;” but there is no reason why this should be the case except our own folly and neglect. Certain is it that a professor may do nothing, and yet grow quite as lifeless in spiritual things as those who are most busy. Mary was not praised for sitting still; but for her sitting at Jesus’ feet. Even so, Christians are not to be praised for neglecting duties under the pretence of having secret fellowship with Jesus: it is not sitting, but sitting at Jesus’ feet which is commendable. Do not think that activity is in itself an evil: it is a great blessing, and a means of grace to us. Paul called it a grace given to him to be allowed to preach; and every form of Christian service may become a personal blessing to those engaged in it. Those who have most fellowship with Christ are not recluses or hermits, who have much time to spare, but indefatigable labourers who are toiling for Jesus, and who, in their toil, have him side by side with them, so that they are workers together with God. Let us remember then, in anything we have to do for Jesus, that we can do it, and should do it in close communion with him.

Evening Reflection

The bride in the Song of Solomon invites her Beloved into the work of the vineyard. Spurgeon reminds us that true service is never done alone — it is communion with Christ in the labour. The Holy Spirit draws us into active partnership with Jesus, not as hired hands but as those who walk with the Bridegroom in the fields. This is the present work of the Spirit: enabling us to labour fruitfully while enjoying His presence. The vine flourishes when we work with Him, not merely for Him.

Evening Nectared Goad

Don’t serve Jesus from a distance. Step into the vineyard with Him today. The Spirit is not calling you to work alone — He is calling you to walk with the Bridegroom in the fields. The vine will flourish. 🛡️

Tie-In

From the heights of eternal blessing in the morning to the call of fruitful labour in the evening, Spurgeon leads us through the full rhythm of the Christian life in Christ. The same Spirit who seals us with every spiritual blessing also empowers us to labour fruitfully with Jesus in His vineyard. Whether we are resting in our inheritance or working in the fields, we do it all in union with Him. This is the daily pattern the Spirit sets before us: secure in the Father’s love, sealed by the Son’s finished work, and sent out by the Spirit to bear fruit that remains. To Him be the glory. 🛡️