Matthew 14:21
This was quite a multitude! The low estimate for the total population of the crowd is in the neighborhood of eight thousand. The high estimate is as much as twenty thousand. It really depends upon how many of the men had wives with them, and how many children were present. Given Jesus’ popularity with children, and the presence of many persons who had been healed, ten thousand is probably a safe number. My guess is that the actual total was around thirteen or fourteen thousand.
Bible Reading: 1 Chronicles 21:1-23:32
Scripture Memory: 1 John 3:15 “Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer, and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I just thank You so much for life. Life through Your Son is such a blessing! It is so wonderful to know that I have a limitless well of abundant life springing inside of my soul. I cannot ever thank You or praise You enough. You have changed life from being some kind of a sick joke to being a grand and glorious delight. Without You, nothing would make any sense, and I would be a very sad person. But, You make me something better. You give me hope and the ability to, through Your Son, be a very good person. Thank You! Though I cannot do it on my own, I really like being good. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for our missionaries as they proclaim the gospel all over the world. Pray for our national leaders as they direct our country. Pray for a missionary couple going on a survey trip to Guyana in October.
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