Charles Spurgeon's Morning & Evening
Morning Devotional for April 15, 2026
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Morning Devotional for April 15, 2026
Charles Spurgeon
Morning Devotional
Despairingly the poor disappointed father turned away from the disciples to their Master. His son was in the worst possible condition, and all means had failed, but the miserable child was soon delivered from the evil one when the parent in faith obeyed the Lord Jesus' word, "Bring him unto me." Children are a precious gift from God, but much anxiety comes with them. They may be a great joy or a great bitterness to their parents; they may be filled with the Spirit of God, or possessed with the spirit of evil. In all cases, the Word of God gives us one receipt for the curing of all their ills, "Bring him unto me." O for more agonizing prayer on their behalf while they are yet babes! Sin is there, let our prayers begin to attack it. Our cries for our offspring should precede those cries which betoken their actual advent into a world of sin. In the days of their youth we shall see sad tokens of that dumb and deaf spirit which will neither pray aright, nor hear the voice of God in the soul, but Jesus still commands, "Bring them unto me." When they are grown up they may wallow in sin and foam with enmity against God; then when our hearts are breaking we should remember the great Physician's words, "Bring them unto me. " Never must we cease to pray until they cease to breathe. No case is hopeless while Jesus lives.
The Lord sometimes suffers his people to be driven into a corner that they may experimentally know how necessary he is to them. Ungodly children, when they show us our own powerlessness against the depravity of their hearts, drive us to flee to the strong for strength, and this is a great blessing to us. Whatever our morning's need may be, let it like a strong current bear us to the ocean of divine love. Jesus can soon remove our sorrow, he delights to comfort us. Let us hasten to him while he waits to meet us.
Bible Verses: Mark 9:19
Evening Devotional for April 15, 2026
Charles Spurgeon
Evening Devotional
God employs his people to encourage one another. He did not say to an angel, "Gabriel, my servant Joshua is about to lead my people into Canaan-go, encourage him." God never works needless miracles; if his purposes can be accomplished by ordinary means, he will not use miraculous agency. Gabriel would not have been half so well fitted for the work as Moses. A brother's sympathy is more precious than an angel's embassy. The angel, swift of wing, had better known the Master's bidding than the people's temper. An angel had never experienced the hardness of the road, nor seen the fiery serpents, nor had he led the stiff-necked multitude in the wilderness as Moses had done. We should be glad that God usually works for man by man. It forms a bond of brotherhood, and being mutually dependent on one another, we are fused more completely into one family. Brethren, take the text as God's message to you. Labour to help others, and especially strive to encourage them. Talk cheerily to the young and anxious enquirer, lovingly try to remove stumblingblocks out of his way. When you find a spark of grace in the heart, kneel down and blow it into a flame. Leave the young believer to discover the roughness of the road by degrees, but tell him of the strength which dwells in God, of the sureness of the promise, and of the charms of communion with Christ. Aim to comfort the sorrowful, and to animate the desponding. Speak a word in season to him that is weary, and encourage those who are fearful to go on their way with gladness. God encourages you by his promises; Christ encourages you as he points to the heaven he has won for you, and the spirit encourages you as he works in you to will and to do of his own will and pleasure. Imitate divine wisdom, and encourage others, according to the word of this evening.
Bible Verses: Deuteronomy 1:38
Praise the Lord
Psalm 86:8-10 (ESV)
8 There is none like you among the gods, O LORD, nor are there any works like yours. 9 All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O LORD, a... View MorePraise the Lord
Psalm 86:8-10 (ESV)
8 There is none like you among the gods, O LORD, nor are there any works like yours. 9 All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O LORD, and shall glorify your name. 10 For you are great and do wondrous things; you alone are God.
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For you alone are God, O Lord, creator of the heavens and the earth, and all that is in them!
When the Lord sent His second plague against Egypt Moses said it was so that Pharaoh, and all of Egypt, would know that there is no one like the Lord among all the gods of Egypt.
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD, “Let my people go, that they may serve me. But if you refuse to let them go, behold, I will plague all your country with frogs. The Nile shall swarm with frogs that shall come up into your house and into your bedroom and on your bed and into the houses of your servants and your people, and into your ovens and your kneading bowls. The frogs shall come up on you and on your people and on all your servants.”’” And the LORD said to Moses, “Say to Aaron, ‘Stretch out your hand with your staff over the rivers, over the canals and over the pools, and make frogs come up on the land of Egypt!’” So Aaron stretched out his hand over the waters of Egypt, and the frogs came up and covered the land of Egypt. But the magicians did the same by their secret arts and made frogs come up on the land of Egypt. (Exodus 8:1-7).
Then Pharaoh called Moses and Aaron and said, “Plead with the LORD to take away the frogs from me and from my people, and I will let the people go to sacrifice to the LORD.” Moses said to Pharaoh, “Be pleased to command me when I am to plead for you and for your servants and for your people, that the frogs be cut off from you and your houses and be left only in the Nile.” And he said, “Tomorrow.” Moses said, “Be it as you say, so that you may know that there is no one like the LORD our God. The frogs shall go away from you and your houses and your servants and your people. They shall be left only in the Nile.” So Moses and Aaron went out from Pharaoh, and Moses cried to the LORD about the frogs, as he had agreed with Pharaoh. And the LORD did according to the word of Moses. The frogs died out in the houses, the courtyards, and the fields. And they gathered them together in heaps, and the land stank. But when Pharaoh saw that there was a respite, he hardened his heart and would not listen to them, as the LORD had said. (Exodus 8:8-15).
There is no one like the Lord our God in all the earth, or in the heavens above!
Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; His understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him [or her] who has no might He increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men [and women] shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:28-31).
The Lord is the everlasting God!
Wait for the Lord!
Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. (Psalm 90:1-2).
From everlasting to everlasting the Lord is God!
There is none like the Lord among all the gods of the earth!
Therefore glorify Him with praise and worship and thanksgiving, in obedience and in love, all day, every day!
Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is His work, and His righteousness endures forever. He has caused His wondrous works to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and merciful. He provides food for those who fear Him; He remembers His covenant forever. He has shown His people the power of His works, in giving them the inheritance of the nations. The works of His hands are faithful and just; all His precepts are trustworthy; they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. He sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever. Holy and awesome is His name! The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever! (Psalm 111:1-10).
Praise the Lord!
For you, O Lord, are a great and a mighty and an awesome God!
When David returned the ark to Jerusalem he placed it in a tent which he had pitched for it, and he offered a song of praise and thanksgiving to the Lord.
Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples! Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wondrous works! Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice! Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His presence continually! Remember the wondrous works that He has done, His miracles and the judgments He uttered, O offspring of Israel His servant, children of Jacob, His chosen ones! (1 Chronicles 16:8-13).
Oh give thanks to the Lord!
And call upon His name!
And make known His deeds among all the people!
He is the LORD our God; His judgments are in all the earth. Remember His covenant forever, the word that He commanded, for a thousand generations, the covenant that He made with Abraham, His sworn promise to Isaac, which He confirmed to Jacob as a statute, to Israel as an everlasting covenant, saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan, as your portion for an inheritance.” (1 Chronicles 16:14-18).
For us today the land of Canaan is a foreshadow of heaven, for all who believe and obey!
When you were few in number, of little account, and sojourners in it, wandering from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people, He allowed no one to oppress them; He rebuked kings on their account, saying, “Touch not my anointed ones, do my prophets no harm!” Sing to the LORD, all the earth! Tell of His salvation from day to day. Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and He is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the LORD made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy are in His place. (1 Chronicles 16:19-27).
Sing to the Lord, all the earth!
Tell of His salvation from day to day!
Declare His glory among the nations!
For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised!
Today you are His anointed, if you believe and obey!
Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength! Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him! Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth; yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved. Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice, and let them say among the nations, “The LORD reigns!” Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joy before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. Oh give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever! (1 Chronicles 16:28-34).
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name!
Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness!
For the Lord reigns!
In heaven, and on earth, and under the earth!
Say also: “Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather and deliver us from among the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise. Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting!” (1 Chronicles 16:35-36a).
Then all the people said, “Amen!” and praised the LORD. (1 Chronicles 16:36b).
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!
For His steadfast love endures forever!
Give thanks to His holy name!
Praise the Lord!
Praise the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens! Praise Him for His mighty deeds; praise Him according to His excellent greatness! (Psalm 150:1-2).
Praise Him with trumpet sound; praise Him with lute and harp! Praise Him with tambourine and dance; praise Him with strings and pipe! Praise Him with sounding cymbals; praise Him with loud clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the LORD! Praise the LORD! (Psalm 150:3-6).
Praise the Lord!
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. (Psalm 9:1-2).
Give thanks to the Lord with your whole heart!
Sing praise to His holy name!
Praise the Lord!
For He alone is worthy to be praised!
The whole earth is filled with His glory!
Praise the Lord!
© Copyright by Ken Gilbert. All rights reserved.
Thoughts on Today's Verse....
Ouch! Tax day. Not my favorite day, how about you? But where would we be without government, order, and laws? Anarchy! Rebellion! Lawlessness! Dog-eat-dog days where all... View MoreThoughts on Today's Verse....
Ouch! Tax day. Not my favorite day, how about you? But where would we be without government, order, and laws? Anarchy! Rebellion! Lawlessness! Dog-eat-dog days where all people are "in it" only for themselves!
While we may not always like how the system functions, we need to know from God how he wants us to live with flawed people in community. Paul is not naive. He knows he is likely going to be imprisoned and martyred by the Roman government. So, we can follow Paul's example as we seek to be redemptive in our living, obedient in our citizenship, and ask God to bless our countries and bring revival to them. Jesus left us this principle:
> "So give back to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's." (Matthew 22:21)
The apostle Paul explained and expanded Jesus' principle in our verse today:
> Give everyone what you owe him. If you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.
Now it is up to us, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to live up to that principle even in challenging times!
Incline your ear, O Lord, and hear my prayer
Psalm 86:1-4 (ESV)
1 Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2 Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts... View MoreIncline your ear, O Lord, and hear my prayer
Psalm 86:1-4 (ESV)
1 Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. 2 Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you — you are my God. 3 Be gracious to me, O LORD, for to you do I cry all the day. 4 Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O LORD, do I lift up my soul.
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Incline your ear, O Lord, and hear my prayer!
To you, O Lord, do I lift up my hands, and my heart, and my soul!
Be gracious to me, O Lord, in you I trust all the day long!
For you, O Lord, are a great, and a mighty, and an awesome God!
Please, O Lord, incline your ear, and answer me, when my heart cries out to you!
In today’s verses David is lifting up his hands in worship, crying out to the Lord to preserve his life when ruthless wicked men have risen up against him, trying to destroy his freedom and his life.
David’s plight, and his actions, as a man after God’s own heart, desiring to do His will along every step of his life’s path, is a clear example for you, and for me, and for everyone who follows in the footsteps of Jesus Christ in this fallen wicked world.
David was willing to commit his spirit into the Lord’s hands every minute of every day, even though he stumbled and sinned from time to time, and then repented from a broken and a grieving heart.
In Psalm 31 we can clearly see David’s heart and mind at a time of affliction and distress.
In you, O LORD, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me! Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily! Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! (Psalm 31:1-2).
For you are my rock and my fortress; and for your name’s sake you lead me and guide me; you take me out of the net they have hidden for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O LORD, faithful God. (Psalm 31:3-5).
I hate those who pay regard to worthless idols, but I trust in the LORD. I will rejoice and be glad in your steadfast love, because you have seen my affliction; you have known the distress of my soul, and you have not delivered me into the hand of the enemy; you have set my feet in a broad place. (Psalm 31:6-8).
Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted from grief; my soul and my body also. For my life is spent with sorrow, and my years with sighing; my strength fails because of my iniquity, and my bones waste away. (Psalm 31:9-10).
Because of all my adversaries I have become a reproach, especially to my neighbors, and an object of dread to my acquaintances; those who see me in the street flee from me. I have been forgotten like one who is dead; I have become like a broken vessel. For I hear the whispering of many — terror on every side! — as they scheme together against me, as they plot to take my life. (Psalm 31:11-13).
But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors! Make your face shine on your servant; save me in your steadfast love! O LORD, let me not be put to shame, for I call upon you; let the wicked be put to shame; let them go silently to Sheol. Let the lying lips be mute, which speak insolently against the righteous in pride and contempt. (Psalm 31:14-18).
Oh, how abundant is your goodness, which you have stored up for those who fear you and worked for those who take refuge in you, in the sight of the children of mankind! In the cover of your presence you hide them from the plots of men [and women]; you store them in your shelter from the strife of tongues. (Psalm 31:19-20).
Blessed be the LORD, for He has wondrously shown His steadfast love to me when I was in a besieged city. I had said in my alarm, “I am cut off from your sight.” But you heard the voice of my pleas for mercy when I cried to you for help. (Psalm 31:21-22).
Love the LORD, all you His saints! The LORD preserves the faithful but abundantly repays the one who acts in pride. Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the LORD! (Psalm 31:23-24).
Blessed be the Lord, for He shows His steadfast love to you every day!
He answers you when you cry for help!
And He preserves your life!
Let your heart take courage!
Wait for the Lord!
Incline your ear, O Lord, and hear my prayer!
And lead me in your righteousness!
Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you do I pray. O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch. (Psalm 5:1-3).
For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you. The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers. You destroy those who speak lies; the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man [or woman]. (Psalm 5:4-6).
But I, through the abundance of your steadfast love, will enter your house. I will bow down toward your holy temple in the fear of you. Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies; make your way straight before me. (Psalm 5:7-8).
For there is no truth in their mouth; their inmost self is destruction; their throat is an open grave; they flatter with their tongue. Make them bear their guilt, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; because of the abundance of their transgressions cast them out, for they have rebelled against you. (Psalm 5:9-10).
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult in you. For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him [or her] with favor as with a shield. (Psalm 5:11-12).
Take refuge in the Lord!
And rejoice in His protection!
And sing praises to the Lord from a joyful heart!
For He will lead you in His righteousness!
He will lead you to the Rock of your salvation!
He will lead you into eternal life in heaven on the last day!
Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I, for you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the enemy. (Psalm 61:1-3).
Let me dwell in your tent forever! Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah (Psalm 61:4).
For you, O God, have heard my vows; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name. (Psalm 61:5).
Prolong the life of the king; may his years endure to all generations! May he be enthroned forever before God; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over him! (Psalm 61:6-7).
So will I ever sing praises to your name, as I perform my vows day after day. (Psalm 61:8).
Incline your ear, O Lord, and hear my prayer!
And appoint your steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over me!
The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man [or woman] runs into it and is safe! (Proverbs 18:10).
Call upon the name of the Lord with your whole heart and mind and strength and soul!
Call upon the name of the Lord and you will be saved!
For the Lord answers everyone who calls upon His name!
And tell everyone you encounter of His wondrous deeds!
© Copyright by Ken Gilbert. All rights reserved.
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