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Morning and Evening

July 16, Morning

C. H. Spurgeon · Modern retelling

"They gathered manna every morning." — Exodus 16:21 · KJV

Labor to keep a sense of your entire dependence on the Lord's good will and pleasure for the continuance of your richest enjoyments. Never try to live on the old manna, nor seek to find help in Egypt. All must come from Jesus, or you are undone forever. Old anointings will not suffice to impart fresh unction to your spirit; your head must have fresh oil poured on it from the golden horn of the sanctuary, or it will lose its glory. Today you may be on the summit of the mount of God, but He who has put you there must keep you there, or you will sink far more speedily than you dream. Your mountain stands firm only when He settles it in its place; if He hides His face, you will soon be troubled. If the Savior should see fit, there is not a window through which you see the light of heaven that He could not darken in an instant. Joshua bade the sun stand still, but Jesus can shroud it in total darkness. He can withdraw the joy of your heart, the light of your eyes, and the strength of your life; in His hand your comforts lie, and at His will they can depart from you. This hourly dependence our Lord is determined that we shall feel and recognize; for He only lets us pray for "daily bread," and only promises that "as our days, so shall our strength be." Is it not best for us that it should be so, that we may often go to His throne, and be constantly reminded of His love? Oh, how rich the grace that supplies us so continually, and does not withhold itself because of our ingratitude! The golden shower never ceases; the cloud of blessing tarries evermore above our dwelling. O Lord Jesus, we would bow at Your feet, conscious of our utter inability to do anything without You; and in every favor we are privileged to receive, we would adore Your blessed name, and acknowledge Your unexhausted love.