Posted by
Jack on Friday, March 07, 2008 11:00:00 PM
I went out for pizza this evening and fortunately my Pocket PC was able to pick up a wireless signal. I went to http://www.pdadisciple.info/Psalms/index.htm
I spent the entire dinner time captured by the writings of Charles Hadden Spurgeon as he commented on just one 8 verse section of Psalm 118. I have never really discovered Spurgeon's writing before, even though I have attempted to read his
Morning and Evening devotions. It may have been that the timing was just right in my life now to begin to drink in his writings. I find his comments much more devotional than other commentaries. He does not really dwell on doctrine so much as he does on our spiritual life. I was touched so much so that I purposely took my time to consume my pizza.
Every sentence from Spurgeon was nourishing to my soul. He challenged me and made me think. I was expecting to gain a new appreciation for the Word, as this is that Psalms' theme. But it was more than that. Instead, I gained a fresh look at my own spiritual immaturity, or should I say my own carnality or worldliness.
Spurgeon stepped all over my toes. It hurt but I came away feeling I had a clearer view of my self and a growing hunger to improve.
I would have never carried even one of the three volumes of Spurgeon's
Treasury of David. But I had his commentary on Psalm 119 in my shirt pocket. I now plan to spend more time devouring this man's writing.
I am wondering which Psalm I should add to my website
http://www.pdadisciple.info/Psalms/index.htm
If you have a preference, please leave a comment with your suggestion.