By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked: Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear. Isaiah 45:23
I continue with my study of - Ten Men of the Bible: How God Used Imperfect People to Change the World - eBook by Max Lucado (for purchase).
This afternoon, I continue with the story of "Matthew: Redefining God's Family*".
*Title of lesson seven from the Max Lucado study.
The commentary* of day five starts with Max Lucado highlighting how it was not just Judas who betrayed Jesus on the night Jesus was arrested but all the disciples, including Matthew, and even all believers. Lucado wants us to recognize that all of us at one point or another in our lives have betrayed Jesus. We are all guilty. Yet Jesus restored the believers and He restores us. He rose again, provides us with the Holy Spirit and promises never to leave or forsake us. What an incredible promise - all this for a broken and sinful group of people who often fall down in trust of God. We should recognize God's grace in light of how we betray Jesus. He loves us, in spite of our sin. God loves us in ways that no other can. We also need to recognize WHO IS IT THAT LOVES US - the God of the Universe. The Lord of Lords...this should cause all to fall to their knees in worship.
By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in all integrity a word that will not be revoked: Before me every knee will bow; by me every tongue will swear. Isaiah 45:23
