Morning and Evening with Charles Spurgeon

January 28 | Evening

Jan 28, 2026
A reflective reading centered on Luke 2:20 leads into reflections on shepherds praising God for the Savior. The talk contrasts merely hearing about Christ with inward, faith‑filled experience that generates joyful praise. It highlights how seeing Christ confirms what was heard and celebrates how Christ exceeds expectations, bringing rest, joy, and comfort.
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INSIGHT

Hearing Becomes Seeing Through Faith

  • The shepherds praised God for both hearing and seeing the Savior, showing faith that moves from report to personal experience.
  • Charles H. Spurgeon emphasizes that genuine faith converts hearing into inner sight and satisfying experience.
ADVICE

Follow The Shepherds' Example

  • Imitate the shepherds by praising God for both the message and the reality of Christ's salvation.
  • Raise songs of thanksgiving for what you have heard and for what you have personally seen in Christ.
ADVICE

Actively Turn Hearing Into Praise

  • Awake your psaltery and harp by exercising living faith so praise flows from experience, not mere knowledge.
  • Do not let cobwebs linger on your harp strings; actively praise God for the Saviour you have seen by faith.
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