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January 7, 2010

Sacred Scripture

Sacred Scripture… “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written: ” ‘He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” Matthew 4:6 The use of Scripture does not preclude [...]

January 6, 2010

Tempting Test

Tempting Test… “Jesus answered him, “It is also written: “Do not put the Lord your God to the test.” Matthew 4:7 God can test us, but we are not to test God. It is easy for us to get this backwards as we seek to avoid times of testing, and in our weak state we [...]

January 5, 2010

Holy Spirit’s Leading

Holy Spirit’s Leading… “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil.” Matthew 4:1 How do you know where the Holy Spirit is leading your life? What direction are you to take in your career, with a relationship, with a school, where to live or attend church? You [...]

January 4, 2010

Well Pleased

Well Pleased… “And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love, with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 Am I well pleasing to the Lord? Do I model a life of submission to my Savior? Do I defer all honor and glory to Him? For my Heavenly Father to be [...]

January 1, 2010

Simple Faith

Simple Faith… “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” Mark 10:15 Simple faith does not mean simplistic faith. Christianity can seem complex. For example, our full understanding of the Godhead as three in one will not happen this side of [...]

December 31, 2009

Surrounded By Faith

Surrounded By Faith… “And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.” Matthew 3:9 It is wise and good to be surrounded by those steeped in the faith. You are blessed if you come [...]

December 30, 2009

Fruitful Repentance

Fruitful Repentance… “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” Matthew 3:8 Authentic repentance is not perfunctory, but fruitful in its follow through. When the Holy Spirit arrests my heart and pricks my conscience about my behavior, I want to change. It may be a bold, loving friend that exposes my bad habit or unacceptable attitude. If [...]

December 29, 2009

Plain Leaders

Plain Leaders… “John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.” Matthew 3:4 Some leaders do not fit the mold of modern day leadership. Instead of dressing the part, they dress comfortably, or more functionally, for their job. They are not [...]

December 28, 2009

Prepare The Way

Prepare The Way… “This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah. “A voice of one calling in the desert, ‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’ Matthew 3:3 There is a preparation of the heart that is needed to move from the wilderness of fear to the garden [...]

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