Matthew 16:2
One of the most well-known oft-repeated jokes is the accuracy of the weather man. Sometimes he gets it right, sometimes he doesn’t, and sometimes we’re not exactly sure what he said anyway. Yet, we all generally listen to the weather man in some form or fashion. He may not be right, but if he is even halfway right, we want to know about it.
Why? It is important. It can make a big difference. Nobody wants it to rain on their parade. So, we listen, and we listen good. Yet, as Jesus is telling his hearers in this passage, we are quite concerned over the weather, but forget the more important things in life. Indeed, it is amazing how appropriate Jesus’ illustration is even to this day. The meteorologist may know more about the sky than the weather men in Jesus’ day, but his news still isn’t as important the signs of the times to which Jesus referred. We spend a lot of time talking about the weather with complete strangers, and yet fail to discuss the vital issues of life with our closest friends.
Bible Reading: Proverbs 1:1-3:35
Scripture Memory: 1 John 4:4 “Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, may we learn to listen to You more carefully! You are worth hearing. You have the answers we seek. You hold the truth that we need in Your hand. Thank You for making Your Word available to us. May we heed it! You are so big, and Your Words are weighty. But, rather than shunning us, You share with us. Thank You for Your precious Son. Thank You for Your amazing grace. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a man who just broke his leg. Pray for an man’s unspoken request. Pray for a woman who has chronic health problems.
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