Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:9 (KJV)“But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.”Reflections: Jesus reveals that John the Baptist was not just a prophet but more—he exceeded the expectations of those who came to see him. While people expected...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:15-17 (KJV)“He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto...
Scripture Reading: Matt 9:25-26But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.Reflections: Jesus encountered a room full of distractions as He entered the ruler’s house. The mourners and the...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:16 (KJV)“No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.”Reflections: Jesus teaches us the importance of making wise and fitting decisions. He uses the...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:14-15“Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, ‘Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?’ And Jesus said to them, ‘Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:12-13“But when Jesus heard that, He said to them, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. But go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice. For I did not come to call the righteous, but...
Scripture Reading:1 Samuel 25:32-33“Then David said to Abigail, ‘Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me! And blessed is your advice, and blessed are you, because you have kept me this day from coming to bloodshed and from avenging myself with my own...
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 16:32“He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.”Reflections: Anger is a natural human emotion, but uncontrolled anger can lead to destructive consequences. Proverbs 16:32 highlights the importance of self-control, comparing it to...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:15-16“But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say...
Scripture Reading:1 Thessalonians 5:21“Test all things; hold fast what is good.”Reflections: We are called to live with discernment, wisdom, and spiritual sensitivity to align with God’s will. Paul urges us to “test all things” and “hold fast to what is good.” This means not only evaluating external circumstances but also...