3: So often we are tempted to ignore our own faults. It is a result of sinful human ego. We generally think of ourselves as better than others. A mote is, of course, quite small, whereas a beam is so large as to be hard to miss.
Daily Bible Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5:30
Daily Memory Verse: Jude 1:12 “These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;”
Daily Tidbit: In Matthew 7:3 Jesus was not only using an illustration, but was probably adding a little humor to his discourse as well. A mote is a small speck, like a grain of sand, a particle of dust, or a ‘floater’. These things could easily get into someone’s eye. A beam is piece of wood. Even a very small piece of wood in a person’s eye would be extremely noticeable, and quite painful. It is a funny picture to imagine to say the least!
Praise Journal: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your wisdom. I am glad that You know what is best for our lives. It is great to wake up each morning knowing that You are in control. You have not failed or faltered. You are still faithful to us no matter what. May we reflect Your faithfulness in how we live towards others. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Journal Highlights: Pray for a man with chronic chest pain. Pray for a family recently involved in an accident. Pray for our president, congress, and our court system.
Personal Journal Entry #12209