Matthew 12
Jesus continues to heal the sick and drive out demons from those possessed. Yet the Pharisees, concerned about their status and power (and not the glory of God), challenged Jesus' power and authority to perform such miracles. Jesus knows their thoughts (v25) and challenges their motives by tossing their reasoning on its head.
I am reminded of how even believers judge other believers and even the church itself out of selfish motives. I've been guilty of this myself. We should be mindful of our motives when we act and say things.
We should check out heart condition.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who has transformed my heart and life to be more like You. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I daily miss the mark - for example, I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. v34
Jesus continues to heal the sick and drive out demons from those possessed. Yet the Pharisees, concerned about their status and power (and not the glory of God), challenged Jesus' power and authority to perform such miracles. Jesus knows their thoughts (v25) and challenges their motives by tossing their reasoning on its head.
I am reminded of how even believers judge other believers and even the church itself out of selfish motives. I've been guilty of this myself. We should be mindful of our motives when we act and say things.
We should check out heart condition.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who has transformed my heart and life to be more like You. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I daily miss the mark - for example, I worry. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
