Matthew 17:10
While, on the one hand, the scribes were right about Elijah, they did not recognize John as they should. John’s teaching was too tough for their taste, and his denouncement of their sins was disturbing to them. They fancied themselves to be agreeable to any prophet of God. They did not expect to be preached to, but praised by, any prophet that might come. So, they did not see him for what he was.
The disciples too, at this point, did not yet fully understand the ministry of John. We can, however, understand how their question came about. Seeing Elijah here, they wondered why they had not come earlier. There will be some things that we must understand readily, and others that will take us some time. The basic doctrines of the faith must be accepted in order for one to be said to believe and be the child of God. Other things may take us a bit longer to understand. The Lord is willing to explain things to us, if we will be willing to listen.
Bible Reading: Jeremiah 22:1-24:10
Scripture Memory: 1 John 4:14 “And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You! You are so worthy of all our thanks and praise today and every day! You do so much for us that we never even think to praise You for. You bless our lives in so many different ways. Thank You for all of Your benefits. Thank You for Your Son! He is the greatest blessing and we are so thankful for him! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a man facing an evaluation at his job. Pray for a man who is recovering from a broken leg. Pray for a family that is travelling.
Journal Entry #13331