Morning and Evening Devotional With C.H. Spurgeon 05/07

Morning Devotional for May 7, 2026

Scripture

“Great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them all.” — Matthew 12:15

Spurgeon’s Morning Reading

What a mass of hideous sickness must have thrust itself under the eye of Jesus! Yet we read not that he was disgusted, but patiently waited on every case. What a singular variety of evils must have met at his feet! What sickening ulcers and putrefying sores! Yet he was ready for every new shape of the monster evil, and was victor over it in every form. Let the arrow fly from what quarter it might, he quenched its fiery power. The heat of fever, or the cold of dropsy; the lethargy of palsy, or the rage of madness; the filth of leprosy, or the darkness of ophthalmia—all knew the power of his word, and fled at his command. In every corner of the field he was triumphant over evil, and received the homage of delivered captives. He came, he saw, he conquered everywhere. It is even so this morning. Whatever my own case may be, the beloved Physician can heal me; and whatever may be the state of others whom I may remember at this moment in prayer, I may have hope in Jesus that he will be able to heal them of their sins. My child, my friend, my dearest one, I can have hope for each, for all, when I remember the healing power of my Lord; and on my own account, however severe my struggle with sins and infirmities, I may yet be of good cheer. He who on earth walked the hospitals, still dispenses his grace, and works wonders among the sons of men: let me go to him at once in right earnest.

Let me praise him, this morning, as I remember how he wrought his spiritual cures, which bring him most renown. It was by taking upon himself our sicknesses. “By his stripes we are healed.” The Church on earth is full of souls healed by our beloved Physician; and the inhabitants of heaven itself confess that “He healed them all.” Come, then, my soul, publish abroad the virtue of his grace, and let it be “to the Lord for a name, for an everlasting sign which shall not be cut off.”

Morning Reflection

Spurgeon paints a vivid picture of our Lord’s boundless compassion. In the Reformed tradition, we marvel at the sovereign Savior who stoops to heal the vilest. As Continuationists, we rejoice that this same Jesus—by His Spirit—still heals today, both body and soul. He is not a distant historical figure but the living Lord who walks among His people, applying the finished work of the cross through the present ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Morning Nectared Goad

Beloved, bring your wounds and the wounds of those you love to the Great Physician this very morning. He who healed the multitudes by His word and stripes is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Let the Spirit quicken your faith: Jesus heals! Go, tell others of His grace with the same tender patience He shows us. Soli Deo Gloria! 🛡️

Evening Devotional for May 7, 2026

Scripture

“Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” — John 5:8

Spurgeon’s Evening Reading

Like many others, the impotent man had been waiting for a wonder to be wrought, and a sign to be given. Wearily did he watch the pool, but no angel came, or came not for him; yet, thinking it to be his only chance, he waited still, and knew not that there was One near him whose word could heal him in a moment. Many are in the same plight: they are waiting for some singular emotion, remarkable impression, or celestial vision; they wait in vain and watch for nought. Even supposing that, in a few cases, remarkable signs are seen, yet these are rare, and no man has a right to look for them in his own case; no man especially who feels his impotency to avail himself of the moving of the water even if it came. It is a very sad reflection that tens of thousands are now waiting in the use of means, and ordinances, and vows, and resolutions, and have so waited time out of mind, in vain, utterly in vain. Meanwhile these poor souls forget the present Saviour, who bids them look unto him and be saved. He could heal them at once, but they prefer to wait for an angel and a wonder. To trust him is the sure way to every blessing, and he is worthy of the most implicit confidence; but unbelief makes them prefer the cold porches of Bethesda to the warm bosom of his love. O that the Lord may turn his eye upon the multitudes who are in this case to-night; may he forgive the slights which they put upon his divine power, and call them by that sweet constraining voice, to rise from the bed of despair, and in the energy of faith take up their bed and walk. O Lord, hear our prayer for all such at this calm hour of sunset, and ere the day breaketh may they look and live.

Courteous reader, is there anything in this portion for you?

Evening Reflection

Spurgeon’s evening word cuts to the heart of our modern tendency to wait for dramatic signs while neglecting the present, living Christ. The same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead quickens us today. We do not need another angel at the pool—we have the risen Lord who speaks with authority: “Rise, take up thy bed, and walk.” The Continuationist hope is not in future wonders alone, but in the present power of the gospel applied by the Holy Spirit to weary souls.

Evening Nectared Goad

Stop waiting for the spectacular. The Savior stands near you now. His word is enough. Rise. Take up your bed. Walk in the power of the Spirit who applies the finished work of Christ. The same voice that healed the impotent man still calls today. Trust Him. 🛡️

Tie-In: From Morning Healing to Evening Rising

From the multitudes healed in the morning to the impotent man commanded to rise in the evening, Spurgeon shows us the comprehensive reach of our Lord’s grace. Whether in the public throng or the private portico of despair, Jesus is sufficient. Calvin reminds us that the knowledge of God in Christ is not mere information but transformative power. Edwards would add that true religion is marked by the affections being stirred by the Spirit to action.

Today, whether you need healing or the strength to rise and walk, look to Jesus. The Spirit who applied the atonement to your heart at conversion continues to apply it every day. He is the Great Physician and the commanding Savior.

Soli Deo Gloria. The old truths are stirring. The shield is up. 🛡️