


Author: Charles Haddon Spurgeon
“When thou hearest the sound of stirring in the tops of the mulberry trees, then thou shalt bestir thyself.”
2 Chronicles 12:14
The members of Christ's Church should be very prayerful, always seeking the unction of the Holy Spirit to rest upon their hearts, that the kingdom of Christ may come, and that His "will be done on earth, even as it is in heaven;" but there are times when God seems especially to favor Zion, such seasons ought to be to them like "the sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees."
When we feel the stirrings of the Spirit, we ought then to be doubly prayerful, doubly earnest, wrestling in prayer more at the Throne of Grace than we have ever done in the past. Action should then be prompt and vigorous. The movement of the Holy Spirit in our hearts is an indication that the tide is flowing – now let us pull with all our strength for the shore. Oh how we should now long for Holy Ghost outpourings and Holy Ghost labors. My dear believer, there should be times within your own heart, "when you hear the sound of a stirring in the tops of the mulberry trees."
You avail yourself to a peculiar power when you pray at the leading of the Holy Spirit. It is in these prayers that Spirit of God gives you joy and gladness; the Scripture is open to you; the promises are applied; you walk in the light of God's favor. It is only when you feel this proverbial ‘stirring the mulberry trees’ or your heart that you have peculiar freedom and liberty in devotion, and more closeness of communion with Christ than ever before. Now, at such joyous periods when you hear the "sound of that ‘stirring’…," is the time to stir yourself to the Throne of prayer; now is the time to get rid of any evil habit, while God the Spirit helps your infirmities. Spread your sail; and remember the words of the old song that says:
"I can only spread the sail;
Thou! Thou! must breathe the auspicious gale."
Only be sure you have the sail up. Do not miss the gale for lack of preparation for it. Seek help of God, that you may be more earnest in duty when made stronger in faith; that you may be more constant in prayer when you have more liberty at the Throne; that you may be more holy in your conversation while you live more closely with Christ.
PRAYER
Dear Heavenly Father, I know in my heart that you have called me to spend precious time with you; to come back to you day after day. Please help me find the path to you. My heart longs to know that you’re with me. Open my ears and my eyes for signs of you. I want to feel the love and peace that comes from knowing you. I pray this in Jesus’s name. Amen.
Published on Jan 25 @ 12:40 AM EDT
3 comments
Pastor Deanna
Great word ????Thank you!
Posted on Wed, Jan 25, 2023 @ 1:11 AM CST
Eric S.
Amen ????
Posted on Wed, Jan 25, 2023 @ 7:32 AM CST
effie green
Thank you for this conversation. May God bless you!
Posted on Wed, Jan 25, 2023 @ 7:50 AM CST