Scripture Reading: Matthew 12:14-15“Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him. But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence: and great multitudes followed him, and he healed them all.”Reflections: In this passage, Jesus models wisdom in responding to threats. Knowing...
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 45:2“I will go before thee and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.”Reflections: This verse offers a powerful promise of God’s intervention in your life. The imagery of making “crooked places straight”...
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 45:2-3“I will go before thee and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron. And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know...
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 45:3“And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.”Reflections: This verse is a reminder of God’s extraordinary ability to provide for us...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 12:19“He shall not strive, nor cry; neither shall any man hear his voice in the streets.”Reflections: This verse describes the humble nature of Jesus as God’s chosen servant. Despite His power and authority, Jesus never sought to draw attention to Himself. He worked quietly, avoiding unnecessary confrontation...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 12:20“A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.”Reflections: This verse portrays the tender and compassionate nature of Jesus as He fulfills His mission. A “bruised reed” symbolizes the weak and vulnerable, while “smoking flax”...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 12:24“But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, ‘This fellow does not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.’”Reflections: Envy and jealousy, when unchecked, can cloud our judgment and corrupt our words. In Matthew 12:24, we see the Pharisees responding with unfounded accusations...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 14:30“But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’”Reflections: This verse recounts Peter’s experience as he walked on water toward Jesus. While Peter kept his focus on Jesus, he was able to do the extraordinary walking on...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 10:1 (KJV)“And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.”Reflections: Being a disciple of Jesus Christ comes with a remarkable privilege: access to...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:8 (KJV)“But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.”Reflections: Jesus draws a contrast between John the Baptist and those who live in luxury or comfort. John was not a man of...