Matthew 15:12
So often we do not expect the next step that the Lord has planned. The disciples surely did not. They knew that Jesus was better than the Pharisees, but they did not understand why he was not concerned about offending them. They would have expected him to try to straighten out the hypocrisy of the religious in their day, rather than simply rebuking it and moving on. The mystery of the church was beginning to be revealed.
Bible Reading: Job 41:1-Psalm 4:8
Scripture Memory: 1 John 3:22 “And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for this day. You have blessed us with another opportunity to serve You. Oh Father, thank You for Your love! It is overwhelming to think that the Almighty God of heaven and earth loves us. But, we know that You do. May we stand in awe of Your Word, and always be sensitive to it. You are very merciful to us to give us Your Word. It shows us the way we must take. Your guidance is so comforting and helpful! May we always desire the light of Your Word shining into our hearts. May we never doubt Your care for our souls. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a man with kidney failure. Pray for those involved in a shooting. Pray for a kids choir singing soon.
Journal Entry #13267