Charles Spurgeon Morning Devotion August 17th

"The mercy of God."
Psalm 52:8

Meditate a little on this mercy of the Lord. It is tender mercy. With gentle, loving touch, he healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. He is as gracious in the manner of his mercy as in the matter of it. It is great mercy. There is nothing little in God; his mercy is like himself--it is infinite. You cannot measure it. His mercy is so great that it forgives great sins to great sinners, after great lengths of time, and then gives great favors and great privileges, and raises us up to great enjoyments in the great heaven of the great God. It is undeserved mercy, as indeed all true mercy must be, for deserved mercy is only a misnomer for justice. There was no right on the sinner's part to the kind consideration of the Most High; had the rebel been doomed at once to eternal fire he would have richly merited the doom, and if delivered from wrath, sovereign love alone has found a cause, for there was none in the sinner himself. It is rich mercy. Some things are great, but have little efficacy in them, but this mercy is a cordial to your drooping spirits; a golden ointment to your bleeding wounds; a heavenly bandage to your broken bones; a royal chariot for your weary feet; a bosom of love for your trembling heart. It is manifold mercy. As Bunyan says, "All the flowers in God's garden are double." There is no single mercy. You may think you have but one mercy, but you shall find it to be a whole cluster of mercies. It is abounding mercy. Millions have received it, yet far from its being exhausted; it is as fresh, as full, and as free as ever. It is unfailing mercy. It will never leave thee. If mercy be thy friend, mercy will be with thee in temptation to keep thee from yielding; with thee in trouble to prevent thee from sinking; with thee living to be the light and life of thy countenance; and with thee dying to be the joy of thy soul when earthly comfort is ebbing fast.

Psalm 37:1-9
Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. [2] For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. [3] Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. [4] Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. [5] Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. [6] He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday. [7] Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. [8] Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret-it only causes harm. [9] For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the LORD, They shall inherit the earth.

PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 17)

1. Better is a dry morsel with quietness,
Than a house full of feasting with strife.

2. A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame,
And will share an inheritance among the brothers.

3. The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
But the LORD tests the hearts.

4. An evildoer gives heed to false lips;
A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue.

5. He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;
He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

6. Children’s children are the crown of old men,
And the glory of children is their father.

7. Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
Much less lying lips to a prince.

8. A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

9. He who covers a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter separates friends.

10. Rebuke is more effective for a wise man
Than a hundred blows on a fool.

11. An evil man seeks only rebellion;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

12. Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs,
Rather than a fool in his folly.

13. Whoever rewards evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.

14. The beginning of strife is like releasing water;
Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.

15. He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

16. Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom,
Since he has no heart for it?

17. A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.

18. A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge,
And becomes surety for his friend.

19. He who loves transgression loves strife,
And he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.

20. He who has a deceitful heart finds no good,
And he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil.

21. He who begets a scoffer does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool has no joy.

22. A merry heart does good, like medicine,
But a broken spirit dries the bones.

23. A wicked man accepts a bribe behind the back
To pervert the ways of justice.

24. Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding,
But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

25. A foolish son is a grief to his father,
And bitterness to her who bore him.

26. Also, to punish the righteous is not good,
Nor to strike princes for their uprightness.

27. He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

28. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.

Hebrews 10:25 (Not forsaking the assembling.)


1 Corinthians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching, has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation. Let all things be done for edification.

Acts 2:46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart.

Matthew 18:20 For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.


Hebrews 10:25 commands us to assemble so that everyone can actively encourage and stir each other up in love (Hebrews 10:24). In 1 Corinthians 14:26, the biblical assembly is where everyone participates not a show where everyone sits silently watching a stage. According to Matthew 18:20, whenever even two or three of us gather in His name, Jesus is right there. Gathering as the church is about active fellowship and home to home community (Acts 2:46), not spectator attendance at a venue.

Matthew 5:6 (Hunger and thirst for righteousness.)

Matthew 7:21 Not everyone who says to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

Matthew 23:5, 23 But all their works they do to be seen by men. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe... and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faith.

1 John 3:7 Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.


Jesus said those who hunger for righteousness will be filled, but He defined righteousness as doing the Father’s will in real life (Matthew 7:21) practicing justice, mercy, and faith (Matthew 23:23). In Matthew 23:5, Jesus explicitly condemned religious leaders who turned faith into an outward show to be seen by people. True righteousness isn't chasing an emotional high at a service; it is walking in obedience, truth, and love every day (1 John 3:7).

Psalm 122:1 (I was glad when they said. Let us go into the house of the Lord)

Acts 7:48-49 However, the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, as the prophet says: Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What house will you build for Me? says the Lord.

1 Corinthians 3:16 Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?

John 4:21, 23 - Jesus said to her, 'Woman, believe Me, the hour is coming when you will neither on this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, worship the Father. the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth.


In the Old Testament, Psalm 122 referred to the physical temple in Jerusalem. But under the New Covenant, Acts 7:48 states that God does not live in buildings made by human hands. Jesus told the Samaritan woman in John 4:21-23 that true worship is no longer attached to a physical mountain or venue. 1 Corinthians 3:16 proves that we are the temple of God. A church building is just brick and mortar; we are the house of the Lord wherever we go.

PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 17)

1. Better is a dry morsel with quietness,
Than a house full of feasting with strife.

2. A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame,
And will share an inheritance among the brothers.

3. The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,
But the LORD tests the hearts.

4. An evildoer gives heed to false lips;
A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue.

5. He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;
He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.

6. Children’s children are the crown of old men,
And the glory of children is their father.

7. Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
Much less lying lips to a prince.

8. A present is a precious stone in the eyes of its possessor;
Wherever he turns, he prospers.

9. He who covers a transgression seeks love,
But he who repeats a matter separates friends.

10. Rebuke is more effective for a wise man
Than a hundred blows on a fool.

11. An evil man seeks only rebellion;
Therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against him.

12. Let a man meet a bear robbed of her cubs,
Rather than a fool in his folly.

13. Whoever rewards evil for good,
Evil will not depart from his house.

14. The beginning of strife is like releasing water;
Therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.

15. He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the just,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the LORD.

16. Why is there in the hand of a fool the purchase price of wisdom,
Since he has no heart for it?

17. A friend loves at all times,
And a brother is born for adversity.

18. A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge,
And becomes surety for his friend.

19. He who loves transgression loves strife,
And he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.

20. He who has a deceitful heart finds no good,
And he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil.

21. He who begets a scoffer does so to his sorrow,
And the father of a fool has no joy.

22. A merry heart does good, like medicine,
But a broken spirit dries the bones.

23. A wicked man accepts a bribe behind the back
To pervert the ways of justice.

24. Wisdom is in the sight of him who has understanding,
But the eyes of a fool are on the ends of the earth.

25. A foolish son is a grief to his father,
And bitterness to her who bore him.

26. Also, to punish the righteous is not good,
Nor to strike princes for their uprightness.

27. He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

28. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.

GOD SEES YOU: HIS JUDGMENT IS CERTAIN
Shalom, shalom, shalom, people of God!
This morning, I bring you a simple but powerful message:
God sees you. God sees your actions. God knows your heart.
Do not think that violence, hatred, war, oppression, and the destruction of innocent lives will remain without consequences. You may hide your actions from people, but you cannot hide them from God.
God did not create this world for destruction. He created it for life, love, justice, peace, and human dignity.
While some prepare wars and develop weapons capable of destroying entire populations, innocent people are suffering and families are simply asking for peace.
So I say to those who promote hatred and destruction:
Do not be deceived. God sees you.
The power of human beings has limits, but God is the final Judge.
To those who believe in God: do not answer evil with evil. Continue to love, forgive, bless, serve, and build peace.
And to those who are doing evil: repent while there is still time.
One day, every person will give an account before God.
The world was not created only to destroy.
We were created to build.
We were created to love.
We were created to serve.
We were created to live in peace.
May God awaken the conscience of leaders, nations, and every human being. May He give us wisdom, discernment, compassion, and the courage to choose peace over destruction.
God sees you. God knows you. His judgment is certain.
This is your servant from Bagamangevangelist’sministry, speaking to you this morning.
**May God bless you, protect the innocent, and bring peace to our world.
Shalom, shalom, shalom!**

PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 16)

1. The preparations of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

2. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
But the LORD weighs the spirits.

3. Commit your works to the LORD,
And your thoughts will be established.

4. The LORD has made all for Himself,
Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.

5. Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD;
Though they join forces,fn none will go unpunished.

6. In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.

7. When a man’s ways please the LORD,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8. Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.

9. A man’s heart plans his way,
But the LORD directs his steps.

10. Divination is on the lips of the king;
His mouth must not transgress in judgment.

11. Honest weights and scales are the LORD’s;
All the weights in the bag are His work.

12. It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For a throne is established by righteousness.

13. Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks what is right.

14. As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,
But a wise man will appease it.

15. In the light of the king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

16. How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

17. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

18. Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.

19. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20. He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

21. The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

22. Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.
But the correction of fools is folly.

23. The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.

24. Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

25. There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.

26. The person who labors, labors for himself,
For his hungry mouth drives him on.

27. An ungodly man digs up evil,
And it is on his lips like a burning fire.

28. A perverse man sows strife,
And a whisperer separates the best of friends.

29. A violent man entices his neighbor,
And leads him in a way that is not good.

30. He winks his eye to devise perverse things;
He purses his lips and brings about evil.

31. The silver-haired head is a crown of glory,
If it is found in the way of righteousness.

32. He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

33. The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the LORD.

New King James Version *1 Kings 4:34
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PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 16)

1. The preparations of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

2. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
But the LORD weighs the spirits.

3. Commit your works to the LORD,
And your thoughts will be established.

4. The LORD has made all for Himself,
Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.

5. Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD;
Though they join forces,fn none will go unpunished.

6. In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.

7. When a man’s ways please the LORD,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8. Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.

9. A man’s heart plans his way,
But the LORD directs his steps.

10. Divination is on the lips of the king;
His mouth must not transgress in judgment.

11. Honest weights and scales are the LORD’s;
All the weights in the bag are His work.

12. It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For a throne is established by righteousness.

13. Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks what is right.

14. As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,
But a wise man will appease it.

15. In the light of the king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

16. How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

17. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

18. Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.

19. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20. He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

21. The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

22. Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.
But the correction of fools is folly.

23. The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.

24. Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

25. There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.

26. The person who labors, labors for himself,
For his hungry mouth drives him on.

27. An ungodly man digs up evil,
And it is on his lips like a burning fire.

28. A perverse man sows strife,
And a whisperer separates the best of friends.

29. A violent man entices his neighbor,
And leads him in a way that is not good.

30. He winks his eye to devise perverse things;
He purses his lips and brings about evil.

31. The silver-haired head is a crown of glory,
If it is found in the way of righteousness.

32. He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

33. The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the LORD.