Matthew 14:2
Evil men are strange characters indeed! Herod Antipas was the very man who had John killed, and yet he thinks that Jesus is John come back from the dead to work miracles. Never underestimate the influence of superstition in the ‘religion’ of unrighteous ‘religious’ persons. Though Antipas had married his brother’s wife, he thought John a great prophet. What a paradox! People of questionable morals may also be practitioners of a religiosity that leads not to the reformation of their habits, but to the sensationalism of their imaginations. Many throughout history have been much like this Herod, readily willing to believe in ghost stories, but failing to submit to the righteous standards of Almighty God. This is sad thing, and hell will be full of it.
Bible Reading: 1 Kings 18:1-19:21
Scripture Memory: 1 John 3:10 “In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the clarity of Your Word. You tell us the Truth in a form that we can understand and accept with reasoned assurance. You don’t scare us into Your kingdom, but give us logical reasons to accept Your Truth. Thank You for Your love for us. Knowing that You are a person, and that You love us on a personal level, is so comforting. We can never truly grasp just how great and good You are this side of heaven, but we are looking forward to that day when we shall see You in all Your glory. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a man having trouble with his nerves. Pray for a man with bad kidney trouble.
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