Morning and Evening with Charles Spurgeon March 24 | Evening
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Mar 24, 2026 A brief evening devotion reflecting on Luke 10:21 and the deep, hidden joy Christ carried amid sorrow. Explores how the church shares that same inward, Spirit-rooted joy. Encourages believers to rejoice even while living as exiles in the world.
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Christ's Deep Joy Amid Sorrow
- Jesus carried profound, abiding joy even amid sorrow and darkness.
- Frazer Blaxland highlights Luke 10:21 showing Christ rejoiced in the Holy Spirit despite a marred countenance and suffering.
Benevolence Fuels Heavenly Joy
- Jesus' benevolence produced inherent delight and seasons of intense praise.
- Blaxland notes Christ was "anointed with the oil of gladness" and occasionally sang his praise even in darkness.
Hidden Joy Sustains the Church
- The church mirrors Christ by carrying a hidden well of joy while living as exiles.
- Blaxland describes stores of wine, oil, and corn in Jerusalem sustaining saints through tribulation toward the crown.