11: We might think it strange that Jesus would tell his disciples to ask about ‘worthy’ people. This would seem to imply that some people are more worthy than others to have the disciples under their roof. This was not the case at all. The Jews were very impressed by those who gave alms. These men were extremely byeneficent, eleemosynary gentlemen. They would think less of themselves if they did not give for the needs of others. The Jews though such men to be very ‘worthy,’ meaning that they were highly respected, and well-known. Thus, Jesus was simply telling his disciples to stay with those who had the means and will to take them in and care for them. An example of such a man from the Old Testament would be Boaz. The worthiness of these men would not be assumed by the disciples, but proved by the willingness with which they were taken in, and kept well for many days.
Daily Bible Reading: John 11:1-57
Daily Memory Verse: 1 John 2:1 “My little children, these things write I unto you that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.”
Daily Tidbit: The word ‘eleemosynary’ is an adjective used to describe one who is characterized by being charitable.
Praise Journal: Heavenly Father, thank You for today, and for Your provision for us. Your beneficence is a great example to us. You are always good to us. You give us what we could never deserve on our own. You have made a way for us to be saved, and to be Your servants. What a blessing! How could we ever thank You enough. Its like working for the best boss in town, only better! Thank You for Who You are and how You deal with us. You are so gracious to us as undeserving as we are. Thank You! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Journal Highlights: Pray for a pastor who has only a short time to live.
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