Matthew 17
Jesus desires us to spread the gospel everywhere to all people. We are to eliminate all barriers between us the unbelieved so that nothing hinders others to hear and accept the good news of Jesus Christ.
I fail to heed this call. With my own mom and I let my own grudge about my upbringing with her get in the way. Because growing up my mom was not who I wanted her to be, I hold a grudge...and because I continue to hold this grudge, it gets in the way of me sharing Jesus with her in such a way that she actually sees Jesus in me. Lord help me!
My Prayer: Lord, You are so full of compassion and kindness for ALL of your children. You are available all of the time for anyone regardless of their sin, condition, or circumstances. All are equal in Your eyes and You approach and help all equally. You have helped and blessed me certainly beyond what I deserve. I am selfish and I have a hardened heart. Thank You that You love me anyway but please forgive me Jesus. Help me also turn from this sin. Help me become the son that I need to be so that my mom can see Jesus in me and for her to both accept Jesus in her heart and to have a dynamic abundant and life giving relationship with You Jesus Christ.
“But so that we may not cause offense,
go to the lake and throw out your line. Take the first fish you catch;
open its mouth and you will find a four-drachma coin. Take it and give
it to them for my tax and yours.” v27
Jesus desires us to spread the gospel everywhere to all people. We are to eliminate all barriers between us the unbelieved so that nothing hinders others to hear and accept the good news of Jesus Christ.
I fail to heed this call. With my own mom and I let my own grudge about my upbringing with her get in the way. Because growing up my mom was not who I wanted her to be, I hold a grudge...and because I continue to hold this grudge, it gets in the way of me sharing Jesus with her in such a way that she actually sees Jesus in me. Lord help me!
My Prayer: Lord, You are so full of compassion and kindness for ALL of your children. You are available all of the time for anyone regardless of their sin, condition, or circumstances. All are equal in Your eyes and You approach and help all equally. You have helped and blessed me certainly beyond what I deserve. I am selfish and I have a hardened heart. Thank You that You love me anyway but please forgive me Jesus. Help me also turn from this sin. Help me become the son that I need to be so that my mom can see Jesus in me and for her to both accept Jesus in her heart and to have a dynamic abundant and life giving relationship with You Jesus Christ.
