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Evenings With Jesus

Devotionals

This volume is a thoughtful and theologically rich collection of daily devotions.

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Released on 2/5/2025·368 pages·William Jay

"Evenings with Jesus" by William Jay is a classic two-volume devotional work offering thoughtful and theologically rich meditations for each evening of the year. Published in the 19th century, it was designed as a companion to Jay’s earlier work, Morning Exercises, and reflects his long and fruitful ministry as a respected English Congregationalist preacher. In Evenings with Jesus, each entry begins with a passage of Scripture followed by an exposition and application. Jay’s reflections are pastoral, practical, and warmly evangelical, often emphasizing the believer’s relationship with Christ, spiritual comfort, and the duties of Christian life. Known for his clarity, simplicity, and devotion to Scripture, William Jay wrote with a tone that was both devout and accessible, making this volume ideal for private worship, family devotions, or evening reflection. The book remains a valuable resource for those seeking to end each day with Christ-centered thought and prayer.
Chapters
Chapter 1
The Importance of Trust in Divine Guidance
Chapter 2
Divine Revelation in the Scriptures
Chapter 3
Showing Love through Actions
Chapter 4
The Source of All Our Resources
Chapter 5
The Inheritance of Grief
Chapter 6
Trial Shape the Christian's Character
Chapter 7
A Beacon of Hope and Consolation
Chapter 8
The Lord will Comfort You
Chapter 9
Liberty in Christ
Chapter 10
We Can Have Confidence
Chapter 11
A path to Heaven from all Walks of Life
Chapter 12
The Conversion of a Sinner
Chapter 13
The Elevation of Prayer
Chapter 14
Divine Sufficiency
Chapter 15
God Hears and Answers All Prayer
Chapter 16
Some Things are not Worth Keeping
Chapter 17
Spiritual and Eternal Liberation
Chapter 18
God's Love is Constant
Chapter 19
We Are to do Good to All People
Chapter 20
Prayer is Never in Vain
Chapter 21
Consider
Chapter 22
Learn the Scriptures
Chapter 23
God Disciplines His Children in Love
Chapter 24
The Righteous Person
Chapter 25
Importance and Challenging Nature of Faith
Chapter 26
God Ways are Unique to Himself
Chapter 27
Always Ask for God's Blessings
Chapter 28
God's Divine Corrections
Chapter 29
The Savior is Never Too Late
Chapter 30
Diligence and Enthusiasm
Chapter 31
Our Faith should be Genuine and Active
Chapter 32
Not Keeping Faith to Ourselves
Chapter 33
The Love of Christ which Surpasses Knowledge
Chapter 34
Complete Surrender to Jesus
Chapter 35
A Relationship Characterized by Tested Faith
Chapter 36
Faith in Christ's power to Fulfill all His Promises
Chapter 37
Expressing Gratitude to God
Chapter 38
Spiritual Continuity
Chapter 39
Eternal Communion with the Divine
Chapter 40
A Path to Eternal Victory and Peace
Chapter 41
Sorrow for the Transgressions of Others
Chapter 42
Transcendence over our Physical Limitations
Chapter 43
A Heartfelt plea for Divine Cleansing
Chapter 44
The Foundations for a Transformed Life
Chapter 45
The Joy of the Holy Spirit
Chapter 46
He First Loved Us
Chapter 47
"The Great Trumpet will be Blown"
Chapter 48
The Profound Impact of the Spoken Word
Chapter 49
Recognizing one's own Spiritual Poverty
Chapter 50
Drawing People away from Darkness
Chapter 51
Taking the Gospel Lightly
Chapter 52
Disregarding the Gospel due to Ignorance
Chapter 53
Living a Victorious Christian Life
Chapter 54
" I must put off this my Tabernacle"
Chapter 55
Faith's Guide through Life's Final Transition
Chapter 56
A Living Tribute of Thankfulness
Chapter 57
Avoiding Spiritual Commitments
Chapter 58
Yearning for Deliverance
Chapter 59
The Joy God finds in His People
Chapter 60
Obedience to His Commandments
Chapter 61
Joy found in the Fellowship of Christians
Chapter 62
Companionship of Fellow Followers of Christ
Chapter 63
Approaching the Throne of Grace
Chapter 64
Reflecting on one's Mortality
Chapter 65
Jesus as a Spiritual King
Chapter 66
Scriptures offer a rich Tapestry
Chapter 67
Prioritizing Major Spiritual Truths
Chapter 68
Christ is all in Everything
Chapter 69
Christian Liberty
Chapter 70
Freedom Found in Christ
Chapter 71
Victory over Death through Jesus Christ
Chapter 72
The Grace and Mediation of Jesus Christ
Chapter 73
Living in a state of Joy
Chapter 74
The Christian's Joy
Chapter 75
The Comforts of Loved Ones
Chapter 76
Justification with God
Chapter 77
Justification by Faith in Jesus Christ
Chapter 78
The Day of Judgement
Chapter 79
"A Glorious Church"
Chapter 80
Hardships are not Random
Chapter 81
Following God's Ways
Chapter 82
Experiencing the Forgiveness of Sins
Chapter 83
Life and Immortality
Chapter 84
Majestic and Splendid hints of Heaven
Chapter 85
The Gospel's Grandeur
Chapter 86
Unparalleled Sufferings of Jesus Christ
Chapter 87
His Comforting Presence
Chapter 88
Dedicating Our Entire Being to God
Chapter 89
The Ultimate goal of Christ's Sacrifice
Chapter 90
The Joy of being Presented Faultless
Chapter 91
The Christian's Most Relentless Enemies is sin
Chapter 92
Profound and Transcendent Joy
Chapter 93
The Greatness of His Love
Chapter 94
Prepared for Eventual Departure
Chapter 95
Christ is the Focal Point
Chapter 96
"He is Risen"
Chapter 97
We Have Risen with Christ
Chapter 98
Focusing on Spiritual Pursuits
Chapter 99
Genuine Joy and Peace through Faith in Christ
Chapter 100
Embracing the Lord's Supper
Chapter 101
The Holy Spirit Awakens us to Sin
Chapter 102
Our Constant Struggle with Sin
Chapter 103
Five Hundred Witness Jesus After Resurrection
Chapter 104
Every Tear Shed is Preserved
Chapter 105
The Journey of Aligning One's Passions
Chapter 106
The Profound Humility and Compassion of God
Chapter 107
Spiritual Infancy in Christianity
Chapter 108
"The Word of Righteousness"
Chapter 109
Combatting Vain Thoughts
Chapter 110
The Psalmist's Deep Love of God's Law
Chapter 111
Acknowledging One's Own Moral Shortcomings
Chapter 112
Compassion Towards the Flaws of Others
Chapter 113
Spiritual Elevation through Christ
Chapter 114
The Comprehensive Power and Authority of Christ
Chapter 115
The Savior-Prince
Chapter 116
The Sovereignty and Power of Jesus Christ
Chapter 117
The Enduring Power and Presence of Christ
Chapter 118
Moments of Struggle and Despair
Chapter 119
Navigating the Complexities of Scriptural Understanding
Chapter 120
Embracing the Entire Scripture
Chapter 121
The Book of His Remembrance
Chapter 122
Applying the Teachings of the Bible
Chapter 123
Prioritizing Spiritual Pursuits Above All
Chapter 124
Influencing Those Around Us
Chapter 125
Love for God's Law
Chapter 126
Love-Driven Obedience
Chapter 127
"He is altogether lovely."
Chapter 128
Transformed and Renewed by the Holy Spirit
Chapter 129
Susceptibility to Sin and Temptation
Chapter 130
God's Expectation for Growth and Fruitfulness
Chapter 131
God's Omnipresence Offers Security and Joy
Chapter 132
Prioritize the Welfare of Others
Chapter 133
Empathy and Concern for the Lives of Others
Chapter 134
A State of Mind that Values Simplicity
Chapter 135
The Misunderstood Position of the Spiritual Person
Chapter 136
Christians Perplex those Outside Their Faith
Chapter 137
The Fullness Present in Jesus Christ
Chapter 138
Communion between Christ and His People
Chapter 139
The Importance of Self-Attention
Chapter 140
Individuals who Complicate the Path to Salvation
Chapter 141
Criticism for those Outside the Faith Community
Chapter 142
Christian Living Inspired by Jesus Christ
Chapter 143
Aiming for Genuine Connection with God
Chapter 144
The Great Salvation and Light
Chapter 145
Communal Worship across various Settings
Chapter 146
Joy that springs from a Relationship with God
Chapter 147
Some Hardships are Meant for the Benefit of Others
Chapter 148
Divine Intervention for Transformation
Chapter 149
"Grace for Grace"
Chapter 150
Personal Conviction that comes Trusting in Christ
Chapter 151
Divine Assurance of a Victorious Welcome
Chapter 152
Limitless Grace
Chapter 153
"Always be ready to pray"
Chapter 154
Religion offers Hope through Grace
Chapter 155
A Righteous Path Shields against Harm
Chapter 156
The Elect Lady
Chapter 157
A Spiritual Connection with Christ
Chapter 158
Genuine Godliness Expressed by Joy
Chapter 159
Remembering Our Place of Peace
Chapter 160
Singing in the Ways of the Lord
Chapter 161
Preaching is Paramount in Spreading Faith
Chapter 162
Trials Serve as Tests of Faith
Chapter 163
Rejoice in Christ
Chapter 164
Our Confidence is in Christ
Chapter 165
Faith Produces Joy
Chapter 166
"Only believe"
Chapter 167
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Chapter 168
Unwavering Faith and Obedience
Chapter 169
Divine Deliverance
Chapter 170
"The Ways of the Lord"
Chapter 171
A Christian's Joy
Chapter 172
What is "Good"
Chapter 173
God's Joy is in the Salvation of His People
Chapter 174
Actively Spread the Gospel
Chapter 175
A Future filled with Glory
Chapter 176
The Foundational Element of Grace
Chapter 177
"The godly"
Chapter 178
A Life of Goodness and Faith
Chapter 179
Hope is Limited to Earth
Chapter 180
The Excellence of a Christian's Hope
Chapter 181
God Rescues the Faithful
Chapter 182
A Token for Good
Chapter 183
The Omnipotence and Omnipresence of God
Chapter 184
God's Promises Never Fail
Chapter 185
The Arranger of the Whole World
Chapter 186
The Immediacy of Gathering Souls
Chapter 187
Other Men have Labored
Chapter 188
God Orchestrates Everything
Chapter 189
His Divine Oversight
Chapter 190
Recognizing God's Sovereignty
Chapter 191
Peter Walks on the Water
Chapter 192
Focusing on the Storm instead of Jesus
Chapter 193
Renewed Acknowledgment of Jesus's Power
Chapter 194
The Christian's Hope
Chapter 195
Resting in the Hope of Salvation through Grace
Chapter 196
Trials and Tribulations are Divinely Ordained
Chapter 197
Demonstrating Our Faith Joyfully
Chapter 198
Signs
Chapter 199
Examine Yourselves
Chapter 200
True Hope
Chapter 201
The All-Controlling Power of God
Chapter 202
Bringing Others to Him
Chapter 203
Merely Touching the Hem of Jesus' Garment
Chapter 204
A Promise of Righteousness and Strength
Chapter 205
"The Lord thy God"
Chapter 206
Christianity often leads to Persecution
Chapter 207
The Importance of Emulating Goodness
Chapter 208
Hardships Serve a Divine Purpose
Chapter 209
Necessity of Our Afflictions
Chapter 210
The Fleeting Nature of Suffering
Chapter 211
The Joy of Angels
Chapter 212
God as a Source of Personal Strength
Chapter 213
Divine Strength
Chapter 214
On Prayer and the Holy Spirit's Intercession
Chapter 215
Bearing Trials with Faith
Chapter 216
"Fight the good fight of faith."
Chapter 217
The Christian Journey
Chapter 218
The Lord Jesus as the Sufferer
Chapter 219
Peace and Resilience amid Tribulations
Chapter 220
Through His Own Suffering
Chapter 221
God's Righteousness
Chapter 222
Living out one's Righteousness
Chapter 223
Transforming Death into Hopeful Anticipation
Chapter 224
Believers are called to Resemble Christ
Chapter 225
Zaccheus Determined to See Jesus
Chapter 226
The Inevitability of Death
Chapter 227
Understanding Life is Fragile and Temporary
Chapter 228
Death is a Gateway to Divine Communion
Chapter 229
Christ as the Ultimate Treasure
Chapter 230
Vigilance and Prayer are Essential Defenses
Chapter 231
No one is Exempt from Suffering
Chapter 232
Jesus Christ is the Son of God
Chapter 233
Strive to Emulate His Nature and Holiness
Chapter 234
Choosing to Remain a Bondservant
Chapter 235
Revelation of Divine Love and Redemption
Chapter 236
The Uncertainty about Death
Chapter 237
The Brevity of Life
Chapter 238
Being Clothed in Eternal Life
Chapter 239
"The Dead shall be Raised"
Chapter 240
"Fullness of joy"
Chapter 241
Embracing the Scriptures
Chapter 242
Unique Joy of Believers
Chapter 243
Joy at the Gate of Heaven
Chapter 244
God's Comforting Presence
Chapter 245
The Necessity of Trials and Tribulations
Chapter 246
Happiness is a Present Reality
Chapter 247
Diligence is Essential
Chapter 248
The Journey towards Spiritual Perfection
Chapter 249
The All-Sufficiency and Goodness of God
Chapter 250
The Church is Likened to a Garden
Chapter 251
The Divine's Bountiful Spiritual Harvest
Chapter 252
Disappointment in Friendships
Chapter 253
The Imperative to act Swiftly
Chapter 254
His Eternal Kingship
Chapter 255
Future Relief from all forms of Distress
Chapter 256
Pure, Enduring Happiness
Chapter 257
From Darkness into His Marvelous Light
Chapter 258
The Sheeps from the Goats
Chapter 259
The Severity of Divine Judgement
Chapter 260
Romanticizing the Past
Chapter 261
He is the Good Master
Chapter 262
Worrying about the Future
Chapter 263
Follow the Example set by Jesus
Chapter 264
God's Work and God's Gifts
Chapter 265
The Essence of Diversity
Chapter 266
The Guarantee of the Spirit
Chapter 267
Integrating One's Belief into Every Aspect of LIfe
Chapter 268
The Virtues and Hardships of a Devout Life
Chapter 269
Contribute According to Your Abilities
Chapter 270
The Stages of Spiritual Growth
Chapter 271
Pride and a lack of Self-Awareness
Chapter 272
The Rarity of True Faithfulness
Chapter 273
"Our Low Estate"
Chapter 274
He has not Forgotten Us
Chapter 275
Faith, Hope and Charity
Chapter 276
Charity, The Paramount Virtue
Chapter 277
"A chosen generation."
Chapter 278
Neglect of Seeking God
Chapter 279
A Widespread Neglect of Spiritual Pursuits
Chapter 280
Follow God's Example
Chapter 281
Charity, or Love, is the Supreme Virtue
Chapter 282
The Salvation Plan of Jesus Christ
Chapter 283
"A Royal Priesthood"
Chapter 284
Jesus in Capernaum
Chapter 285
The Profound Nature of Spiritual Warfare
Chapter 286
The Steadfast Mercy of the Lord
Chapter 287
Trusting God's Wisdom and Goodness
Chapter 288
"God is Love"
Chapter 289
God's Profound Love for Humanity
Chapter 290
Remembering the Enduring Mercy of the Lord
Chapter 291
The Scripture's Diving Inspiration
Chapter 292
The Permanence of the Word of God
Chapter 293
Being Distinct in Character and Conduct
Chapter 294
Challenges Transformed into Blessings
Chapter 295
Jabez's Deep Yearning for God's Blessing
Chapter 296
Direct and Indirect Answers to Prayers
Chapter 297
Attempts to Eliminate Scriptures
Chapter 298
"The Lord is a God of Judgment."
Chapter 299
God Desires No One to Perish
Chapter 300
The Importance of Empathy
Chapter 301
A Journey of Contrasts
Chapter 302
"A Holy Nation"
Chapter 303
Adversity often furthers the Gospel
Chapter 304
Darkness into Light
Chapter 305
The Transformative Power of Divine Grace
Chapter 306
Christianity Founded on Love
Chapter 307
Spiritual Blindness and Ignorance
Chapter 308
God as the Guiding Light
Chapter 309
God is Light
Chapter 310
Light Illuminates
Chapter 311
Avoidance of Spiritual Guidance and Admonition
Chapter 312
Jesus' Authority over Evil Forces
Chapter 313
God's Commitment remains Unshakeable
Chapter 314
Spiritual Delusion
Chapter 315
Fellow Heirs
Chapter 316
Condemnation for Disbelief
Chapter 317
Spreading the fame of Jesus Christ
Chapter 318
Jesus' Cleansing Blood
Chapter 319
God's Providential Care
Chapter 320
God's Right to Determine our Lives
Chapter 321
A Profound Sacrifice
Chapter 322
His People are His Precious Treasure
Chapter 323
The Transition between Old and New Covenant
Chapter 324
The Provision of a Savior
Chapter 325
The Divine Power of the Savior
Chapter 326
We are Solely the Work of God's Grace
Chapter 327
Divine Guidance of the Almighty
Chapter 328
The Only Foundation for Salvation
Chapter 329
The Necessity of Applying the Blood
Chapter 330
Abel's Blood versus Christ's Blook
Chapter 331
God's Formation of His People
Chapter 332
The Dual Expression of Praise
Chapter 333
"The Sons of God"
Chapter 334
The Children of God
Chapter 335
God's Work is Perfect
Chapter 336
True Service to Christ
Chapter 337
The Mystery of the Christian's Future
Chapter 338
The Promise of Christ's Second Coming
Chapter 339
Following the Savior
Chapter 340
God is Our Shield
Chapter 341
Sufferings Detach us from the Earthly World
Chapter 342
Humbling Oneself before God
Chapter 343
Spiritual Inheritance through Jesus Christ
Chapter 344
Being with the Savior
Chapter 345
Pride in Christ
Chapter 346
Embracing Humility
Chapter 347
The Incomparable Future Glory
Chapter 348
The Crucifixion of Christ
Chapter 349
Becoming like the Divine
Chapter 350
Becoming like Christ upon His Return
Chapter 351
The Work of Redemption
Chapter 352
The Reliability and Truth of God's Word
Chapter 353
The Eternal Glory that Awaits Believers
Chapter 354
Rejoicing in the Cross of Jesus Christ
Chapter 355
Seeking God's Direction in All Things
Chapter 356
Internal Transformation
Chapter 357
Seeking Knowledge from God
Chapter 358
The Promise of Divine Likeness
Chapter 359
The Fleeting Nature of Life
Chapter 360
The Christian Longing for Heaven
Chapter 361
Spiritual Renewal and Righteousness
Chapter 362
The Word became Flesh
Chapter 363
Leaving a Lasting Legacy of Faith
Chapter 364
Time's Irreversible Flow
Chapter 365
The Accuracy and Truth of Scripture
Chapter 366
Patience and Trust in God's Timing
Chapter 367
God's Perfect Providence
Chapter 368
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