37: This is Jesus conclusion on the matter of promises, or oaths. When you say something, mean what you say. This is, in essence, the same as saying that everything you say is a promise. In other words, Jesus is saying that our word should be worth something. We should have no need to make promises because people should know that we mean what we say.
Daily Bible Reading: Psalm 25:1-30:12
Daily Memory Verse: Jude 1:4 “For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.“
Daily Tidbit: Lion behavior is actually quite different from what one would expect. The female lions (without the mane) do most of the hunting. Lions are inactive for a vast majority of the day. They only are active in short bursts of energy. Their hearts are fairly small in relation to the rest of their bodies. It is amazing how God Almighty has made these creatures. They are the top predators, and yet, the just sit around and do nothing most of the time.
Praise Journal: Heavenly Father, You are a wonderful mystery. You have revealed to us what we need to know for life and godliness. But, Your motives are inscrutable to us. How You could love us as much as You do is a beautiful mystery to us. Thank You for being so mysteriously good and wonderful to us. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Journal Highlights: Pray for the lost.
Personal Journal Entry #12169