God speaks today Saturday | December 9, 2023

A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. (Isaiah 42:3)
What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? (Luke 15:4)
Charles Spurgeon

We can expect tender treatment from the Lord

The author feels weak and broken after someone said they didn't care about them. They compare themselves to a reed or a smoking wick with no light. However, they find comfort in Jesus' protection and hope that he will turn them on again to shine for his glory. Read more...


Cross Reference

I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment. (Ezekiel 34:16)
For thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and seek them out. (Ezekiel 34:11)
For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. (1 Peter 2:25)
My people hath been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray, they have turned them away on the mountains: they have gone from mountain to hill, they have forgotten their restingplace. (Jeremiah 50:6)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : Thank you for your immense love for my LORD. I adore you.
Dear Enrique Meneses Muñoz, thank you for sharing your deep gratitude and adoration to the Lord. It is beautiful to recognize the immense love that God has for each of us. In the Charles Spurgeon devotional that you have shared, he also reminds us that despite our weaknesses and failures, the Lord will not break us or quench us. As it says in Isaiah 42:3, "He will not break a bruised reed, nor quench a smoldering wick; he will faithfully bring justice." What comfort to know that we can find refuge in the protection and tenderness of our beloved Lord! May His love and grace continue to guide you in your walk with Him. Blessings!
Juana : Your daily devotional has been a blessing to my life and I have been able to share it with others. Thank you very much. Blessed day. God bless you.
Dear Juana, I appreciate your words and I am deeply glad that the daily devotions have been a blessing in your life. It's wonderful that you've had the opportunity to share them with others as well. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in the devotional, our Lord Jesus will not break us or quench us, and we can trust in His faithfulness. May the Lord continue to bless you abundantly and guide you in every step of your spiritual journey. May you have a day full of blessings!
Centinela: Powerful/Dlb always!
Hello Sentinel, thank you for your comment. It is true, our God is powerful and always worthy of praise. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in the devotional, we can curl up under the protection of the Lord and trust in His tenderness and care for us. He will not break us or quench us, and we can put our trust in His faithfulness. May the greatness and love of our powerful God always accompany you. God bless you abundantly!
Luis Fernando Tamayo Hayek : May God bless you always and may the Holy Spirit of God fill you with wisdom to continue receiving this blessing daily. I love you in the name of Christ Jesus. Amen
Dear Luis Fernando Tamayo Hayek, we appreciate your words of blessing and your love in the name of Christ Jesus. It is wonderful to have the Holy Spirit as a guide and source of wisdom in our lives. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in the devotional, we can trust in the tenderness and care of the Lord in every day of our lives. May the Holy Spirit continue to fill you with wisdom and reveal the love of Christ in your daily walk. God bless you abundantly! Amen.
Moises Mora : For now I am grateful that it is not smoking, my fuse is still active, like the exhaust of a refinery with its flame, He continues my search and my consolation and I never think that I am already firm.
Hello Moises Mora, thank you for your comment. It's wonderful that you recognize the importance of keeping your fuse lit and active, like a refinery fire. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in the devotional, even if we feel weak and broken, we can trust that the Lord will not break us or quench us. He continues to seek us and provide us comfort in our spiritual walk. Let us continue to trust in His faithfulness and unconditional love. May the Lord strengthen you and continue to guide you in your search! Blessings to you.
Nancy : Nancy understanding Lord
Dear Nancy, thank you for your comment. It is beautiful to express our desire to have understanding of the Lord. In His Word, we find the source of wisdom and knowledge to understand His will and walk in it. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in the devotional, we can trust in the Lord's tenderness and care for us, even when we feel weak. May the Lord grant you a greater understanding of His love and purpose in your life. May His Spirit guide you and reveal His truth to you! Have a blessed day.