April 6
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In the passage from Matthew's gospel, Jesus is speaking primarily to what it's really all about. He knew that the Pharisees were filled with loving the wrong kind of religion. They loved the type of religion that made them look good, that gave them power over others. Jesus is urging them to consider their own motives. Jesus knows that to truly obey God, one must be cleansed from the inside out and put the ways and teachings of God above all others. In his teaching to the disciples he drives home the point. Jesus is telling the disciples that God is completely in control of our lives. Jesus is telling the disciples that it would be foolish to fear the opinion of other people when God is the one who has the power to give us life or give us eternal punishment. Therefore, he tells them, fear God and serve him only. 'The hairs of your head are numbered" We cannot underestimate the care, concern and power God has in our lives. Therefore humble yourselves before him. Jesus is pointing to what truly matters in life. May the Holy Spirit apply these truths to our hearts... As the Psalmist says...
4 We will not hide them from their children;
we will tell the next generation
the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD,
his power, and the wonders he has done.
we will tell the next generation
the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD,
his power, and the wonders he has done.
Well said, brother Matt. It's amazing to think that God knows every little intimate detail about us, even the number of hairs we have on our heads (although it probably gets easier by the day for Him to keep up with mine :) ).
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