The best time to converse with God is before worldly occasion stands knocking at the door to be let in: the morning is, as it were, the cream of the day; let the cream be taken off, and let God have it. Wind up thy heart towards heaven in the beginning of the day, and it will go the better all the day after. He that loseth his heart in the morning in the world, will hardly find it again all the day.
Thomas Watson

Spurgeon PS1844

Spurgeon PS1844

EXPOSITION.

“_As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me_.” Thus readily did the once struggling captain become a far-renowned victor, and thus easy shall be our triumphs. We prefer, however, to speak of Jesus. In many cases the gospel is speedily received by hearts apparently unprepared for it. Those who have never heard the gospel before, have been charmed by its first message, and yielded obedience to it; while others, alas! who are accustomed to its joyful sound, are rather hardened than softened by its teachings. The grace of God sometimes runs like fire among the stubble, and a nation is born in a day. “Love at first sight” is no uncommon thing when Jesus is the wooer. He can write Caesar’s message without boasting, _Veni, vidi, vici_; his gospel is in some cases no sooner heard than believed. What inducements to spread abroad the doctrine of the cross!

HINTS TO PREACHERS.

Verse 44.–Rapid advance of the gospel in some places, slow progress in others. Solemn considerations.