Charles Spurgeon on Prayer - 30 Day Devotional Introduction

Introduction:


Considered by his peers then and now as "The Prince of Preachers," Charles Spurgeon built London's Metropolitan Tabernacle into the world's largest independent congregation during the nineteenth century. Much has been made of the combination of a beautiful speaking voice, a dramatic flare and style that was captivating, a powerful commitment to a biblical theology, and his ability to speak to the people of his day in a manner that addressed their deepest needs. But the foremost secret that empowered Spurgeon was his devotion to prayer.


When people would walk through the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Spurgeon would take them to the basement prayer room where people were always on their knees interceding for the church. Then Spurgeon would declare, "Here is the powerhouse of this church." This statement was backed by the amazing number of sermons that he preached on prayer. Spurgeon was a great believer and teacher in passionate, Holy Spirit-directed prayer. He paints masterful, passionate word pictures that are marvelously instructive on the theme of prayer.


Well over one hundred years have gone by since Spurgeon's voice echoed through his great London church. But time has in no way diminished the powerful effect of Spurgeon's words. I invite you to read these thirty devotionals as you would listen to a trusted and skilled pastor. Careful editing has helped to sharpen the focus of these readings while retaining the authentic and timeless flavor they undoubtedly bring.


Lance Wubbels, compiler and editor