Morning and Evening with Charles Spurgeon January 7 | Evening
Jan 7, 2026
In this evening's devotional, affection between Christ and the church is beautifully explored. Spurgeon reflects on the intimate titles of 'my sister' and 'my bride,' emphasizing closeness. He contrasts Christ’s incarnation with the eternal bond of heavenly marriage. The joy of Christ claiming the church as His own is highlighted, offering believers comfort in their relationship. Lastly, there’s a heartfelt call for believers to reciprocate Christ's devoted love with their own affections.
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Twin Titles Reveal Deep Relationship
- Christ addresses the church with intimate, familial titles that reveal closeness and shared nature.
- These twin images (sister and bride) show both natural kinship and covenantal union with Christ.
Incarnation And Betrothal United
- The title 'sister' points to incarnation and shared nature, making Christ 'bone of your bone and flesh of your flesh.'
- The title 'bride' emphasizes heavenly betrothal and permanent union in righteousness.
Possessive Delight Assures Belonging
- Christ delights in claiming the church as his exclusive possession and expresses this with repeated 'my.'
- That possessive delight assures believers of Christ's devoted affection and singular claim.
