3: Although Jesus’ words here are figurative, they are very poignant as usual. Our hands, whether right or left, notice nothing. However, not only may those standing on our right or left take notice of a show; but also, we may within ourselves take notice of our own benevolence and esteem ourselves for it. The path to the best value of a human being is not self-esteem, but the esteem of the Creator. Knowing our value to him gives us inestimable worth.
When alms are given, then, great care should be taken to do so simply, and with no contrived show.
Daily Bible Reading: Psalm 79:1-84:12
Daily Memory Verse: Jude 1:7 “Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.”
Daily Tidbit: The blue whale, the largest animal on earth, has a stomach that can hold one ton of food. That’s like the same as a small car. And then people doubt that a whale swallowed Jonah!
Praise Journal: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your greatness. You help us to see the value of being Your creations. If You have blessed the whales of the ocean, I know You will bless our lives too. Oh Father, help us to understand our true purpose and value as human beings. Give us a sense of our place in Your universe. Show us Your grandeur, that we may cease to be overawed with ourselves. The greatness of our works will be magnified by Your glory, not our own. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Journal Highlights: Pray for a man looking for a new home. Pray for the upcoming election. Pray for a man having problems with skin cancer. Pray for an older man as he cares for his wife. Pray for a woman who lost her husband about a year ago.
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