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Morning and Evening

January 30, Morning

C. H. Spurgeon · Modern retelling

"When thou hearest the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees, then thou shalt bestir thyself." — 2 Samuel 5:24 · KJV

The members of Christ's Church should be very prayerful, always seeking the anointing of the Holy One to rest on their hearts, that the kingdom of Christ may come and His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. But there are times when God seems to favor Zion in a special way, and such seasons should be to us like "the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees." Then we ought to be doubly prayerful, doubly earnest, wrestling more at the throne than we have been used to do; then our action should be prompt and vigorous. The tide is flowing — now let us pull manfully for the shore. Oh for Pentecostal outpourings and Pentecostal labors! Christian, in yourself there are times when you "hear the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees": you have peculiar power in prayer, the Spirit of God gives you joy and gladness, the Scripture opens to you, the promises are applied, you walk in the light of God's countenance, and you enjoy unusual freedom in devotion and closer communion with Christ than is your custom. At such joyous times is the moment to bestir yourself; now is the time to get rid of any evil habit, while God the Spirit helps your weakness. Spread your sail — but remember what you sometimes sing: you can only spread the sail, but He alone must breathe the favoring gale. Only be sure the sail is up; do not miss the wind for want of being ready for it. Seek God's help, that you may be more earnest in duty as you are made stronger in faith, more constant in prayer as you have more liberty at the throne, and more holy in your conduct as you live more closely with Christ.