The Promises of God

I have always been a great admirer of the work of Charles Spurgeon. His unique way at looking at the world and the Lord is changing lives even today. I absolutely love this book. Tim Chester has done a supreme job of bringing this together. I will cherish this book for years to come.

This is a "must have" for anyone who likes Charles H. Spurgeon. This is a book I will read more than once and I will buy a hard copy of this book when it is released. Thank you Crossway via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this wonderful book. All opinions expressed are my own and I highly recommend this book.

"A promise from God is like a check payable to order." We accept it by faith. We trust that the promise will be received in God's time. We are reminded that we are not alone. Neither are we on our own. We belong to God and God keeps His Promises. Written by the "Prince of Preachers," Charles Haddon Spurgeon is a mighty preacher with a personal history of depression. If there is anyone who understands the need for God, it would be this man of God who battled emotional turmoils in his own quiet moments. The best way out of such troubles is to cling on to the promises of God. Just like the famous hymnal, "Standing on the Promises," Spurgeon's daily devotional is a daily encounter with God's promises. For God came not because we are good but because He is good; not because we are worthy but because Christ is worthy; not because we are holy but because the Holy Spirit is with us. Spurgeon shares his reflection on the truth of God's Word in his popular work, "Morning and Evening" now available online here. Updated for the modern reader, this work focuses on the hope we have in Jesus. We may feel down at times but not forever. We may be discouraged but God's Word encourages us. Having a wise counsel and guide in Spurgeon helps anyone gets through their toughest times. For Spurgeon has said in the preface: "Oh, that I might comfort some of my Master’s servants! I have written out of my own heart with the view of comforting their hearts." Guided by a daily verse, regardless of the state of the soul, Spurgeon anchors us on the truth of the Word and the promise of God with a single thrust of hope. Hope in spite of fallen humanity; in spite of war; in spite of suffering; in spite of poverty; in spite of loneliness; in spite of anything that hinders one from coming into the presence of God. A promise is a promise. Faith ushers us into the platform of promises that urges us to trust, to pray, and to hope.


When reading the daily devotional in this book, it is important to consider the Scripture verse at the beginning of each day. It is worth just reading and re-reading it to let the truth sink into our hearts. If possible, memorize it. Then watch how Spurgeon masterfully takes the verse and assimilates the truth through his famous expository style. There are no sensational stories to tell. There are no powerful illustrations to display. Neither are there popular quotes from famous people. Spurgeon unleashes the Word of God through honest engagement with the Divine. In an age where authors tend to use fanciful stories and attach colourful images, Spurgeon takes the pure Word and shows us how to receive the pure promise of God. No tricks. No additives. No gimmicks. If reading a page a day does not create much impact, try reading a couple of pages at a go and you would feel the promises of God flooding your heart in an inexplicable manner. Don't just take my word for it. Try it.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was a English Particular Baptist preacher. He was the pastor of New Park Street Chapel (later known as the Metropolitan Tabernacle) for 38 years. While he was known more for his impactful preaching, his writing has also touched many lives. This legacy has been preserved for us and future generations to come.

Rating: 4.5 stars of 5.

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This book is designed to be read during one year. It has short passages that encourage the reader to meditate to the promises that God let us in His Word.
Reading it is like hearing Spurgeon explaining all this powerful ideas. I love the way it is written. The ideas are clear and useful. Once I started reading it, I could not stop at only one devotional per day.

This is an updated version of Spurgeon's "The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith." It is well done and will be appreciated and enjoyed.
I received this book free from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review.

"The Promises of God" is a 365 day devotional by Charles Spurgeon that was originally titled "The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith." Tim Chester has updated archaic words and used more modern sentence structure to make reading easier while still maintaining the feel of the original. He also used a modern version of the Bible (English Standard Version) rather than the original KJV except when the KJV wording is directly referenced in the devotion. This does make the devotions easier to read and understand.

Each day's devotion started with a verse or two from the Bible, then Spurgeon gave a mini-sermon on that verse--what the verse means for us and how we live. I read an ebook version, but it looked like each day was only a page or two long. I enjoyed reading Spurgeon's insights and thoughts about the selected verses.

Spurgeon is an excellent author and pastor, and this book does a remarkable job of bringing together his sermons for daily reading. He concisely states the promises of God and then elaborates in a short passage. Very well-done.

When called to serve or to suffer, we take stock of our strength. And we find it to be less than we thought and less than we need. But do not let our hearts sink within us while we have such a word as this to fall back on. For it guarantees us all that we can possibly need, God has strength omnipotent. That strength he can share with us; and his promise is that he will do so. He will be the food of our souls and the health of our hearts. And so he will give us strength. There is no telling how much power God can put into a person.

The promises of God are a gift to those who receive them. This compilation of promises are broken out by month and a promise is given for each day. The bible is filled with promises that are meant to stir our hearts towards him in obedience and worship. The commentary with each verse can soothe a hurting heart to a kick in the pants to action. It is a reminder that the promises of God are not passive but a call to action for our hearts to be engaged in the character of God.

A great resource for any student, follower of Christ who longs to know the heart of God.

A Special Thank you to Crossway Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review

This is a wonderful new edition of a Spurgeon devotional. The language has been updated but the content is rich, biblical Spurgeon through and through. In the kindle version, the individual days aren’t marked but each devotional begins with a promise of God so it’s easy to see when to start and stop reading.
Spurgeon says that ” The promises of God are like checks waiting to be cashed in the ‘bank of faith'” (location 32). This book makes it easier to see how to apply the promises of God to our lives. Spurgeon has a way of putting to words what we feel.
I love Isaiah 41:10. It was a verse we clinged to when my son was very sick. On the phrase, “I will strengthen you,” Spurgeon writes, “When called to serve or to suffer, we take stock of our strength. And we find it to be less than we thought and less than we need….When divine strength comes, human weakness is no longer a hindrance. Do we not remember periods of labor and trial in which we received such special strength that we wondered at ourselves?…The fact is God gives unexpected strength when unusual trials come upon us. We rise out of our feeble selves” (location 116). How true. This devotional is full of God’s promises and words that help increase our understanding of them.
Thank you to Crossway for providing me with an e-copy of this book. I would highly recommend it. All opinions are my own.

Promises of God
O the wonderful wisdom of Charles Spurgeon!
This is a faithful collection of God's promises to His faithful servants. Spurgeon's wisdom is deep and thought provoking.
I did, however, hate the format. The promises ramble into the next thought and promise and do not give the reader pause to think. I would recommend bookmarking the awkward contents at the end to try to navigate it as daily promises, but going back and forth is tedious.

Charles Spurgeon's classic daily devotional on God's promises has calmed and consoled many anxious hearts for a century and a half. This updated edition seeks to magnify such a great resource. In this book, you will find that the each day of the year contains a precious promise from God's word which is meant to set hearts on fire with love for God.

Highly recommended for every aching heart.

The Promises of God is a brilliant devotional from Charles Spurgeon. The language in this updated volume is accessible yet it still is full of beauty. He has been referred to as the Preacher of Preachers which is clearly seen in this volume’s clear artistic prose. This year long devotional is perhaps let down by the fact that entry’s are separated into months (the index at the end indicates that dates are also included however in my digital review copy this wasn’t the case) and sometimes this means that the devotion for a day has been anchored to the meaning of a date (Christmas and New Years spring to mind). Although I disagree as to designation of all of these as promised from God, the beauty and exhortation to God flows of these pages regardless. If you’ve never read Spurgeon before, I recommend this volume for many reasons including the revolution of prayer offered in the introduction nevermind the main content of the book.

I have been provided with a complementary review copy by NetGalley however all thoughts are my own.