Devotionals by C.H. Spurgeon
May 5
Why Remain Captive
"The LORD thy God will turn thy captivity" (Deuteronomy 30:3).
God's own people may sell themselves into captivity by sin. A very bitter fruit is this, of an exceeding bitter root. What a bondage it is when the child of God is sold under sin, held in chains by Satan, deprived of his liberty, robbed of his power in prayer and his delight in the LORD! Let us watch that we come not into such bondage; but if this has already happened to us, let us by no means despair.
But we cannot be held in slavery forever. The LORD Jesus has paid too high a price for our redemption to leave us in the enemy's hand. The way to freedom is, "Return unto the LORD thy God." Where we first found salvation we shall find it again. At the foot of Christ's cross, confessing sin, we shall find pardon and deliverance. Moreover, the LORD will have us obey His voice according to all that He has commanded us, and we must do this with all our heart and all our soul, and then our captivity shall end.
Often depression of spirit and great misery of soul are removed as soon as we quit our idols and bow ourselves in obedience before the living God. We need not be captives. We may return to Zion's citizenship, and that speedily. LORD, turn our captivity!
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About C.H. Spurgeon
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892) was a prominent Baptist preacher and theologian from England, known for his compelling sermons, extensive writing, and impactful ministry. As the pastor of London’s famed New Park Street Chapel, later the Metropolitan Tabernacle, he preached to thousands weekly for nearly four decades.
Spurgeon’s influence extended well beyond the pulpit; he founded over 60 parachurch organizations and ministries, including a pastors’ college, an orphanage, and a number of charities.
His sermons were published around the world and remain widely read to this day, making him one of history’s most published authors.
Even today, long after his death, C.H. Spurgeon continues to point readers and listeners to his Savior.
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