Category: Matthew Posts
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True Success
Scripture “…Freely you have received; freely give” (Matthew 10:8, NIV) Word There are a lot of people who are successful in this world. They’ve accomplished their goals in the public eye. But being successful isn’t just about what you make happen for yourself, it’s about what you make happen for others. It’s when you realize, […]
In the Midst of the Storms
Scripture “…He sends rain on the just and the unjust alike” (Matthew 5:45, NLT) Word We all have opportunities to get upset and live stressed out. The storms of life come to every person. No matter how good a person you are, you’re going to have some “rain” in your life. When these storms […]
Press Through
Scripture “Keep on asking and it will be given you; keep on seeking and you will find; keep on knocking [reverently] and [the door] will be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7, AMP) Word In Mark chapter five, there was a woman who had been sick for twelve years. The doctors gave her no hope. But […]
Give Him the Gift of Worship
Scripture “And on going into the house, they saw the Child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then opening their treasure bags, they presented to Him gifts…” (Matthew 2:11, AMP) Word When the wise men first saw Jesus, they were completely overwhelmed. They fell to their knees and wanted to […]
Emmanuel, God with Us
Scripture “Behold, the virgin shall become pregnant and give birth to a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel — which, when translated, means, God with us” (Matthew 1:23, AMP) Word In the Bible, Jesus has many names that identify His character. One of those names is Emmanuel, which means “God with us.” See, […]
Positioned to Receive
Scripture “If you believe, you will receive…” (Matthew 21:22, NIV) Word All through the Bible, there are so many promises of what God has already done for us. It says in Ephesians that “God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing.” It says in Colossians that “God has made us worthy.” There is mercy for […]
Freely Give
Scripture “…Freely you have received, freely give.” (Matthew 10:8, NKJ) Word Every command God gives us in His Word is for our good. He is a good God, and He works all things together for our good because He loves us. He wants to bless us, multiply us and fill us with His exceeding joy […]
For Your Own Sake
Scripture “For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins” (Matthew 6:14–15, NIV) Word In life, we all have unfair things that happen to us. We can choose to hold […]
Our Father
Scripture “This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name” (Matthew 6:9, NIV) Word In the Lord’s Prayer, have you ever really noticed how God wants you to address Him? Yes, He is the Almighty King of the universe. Yes, He is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning […]
When Weeds Spring Up
Scripture “Jesus told them another parable: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away.’” (Matthew 13:24–25, NIV) Word Jesus is telling a parable in Matthew 13 about a man who went […]
Grace for Today
Scripture “Give us this day our daily bread…” (Matthew 6:11, NKJ) Word Grace is God’s supernatural empowerment and unmerited favor on your life. All throughout scripture, we see God giving daily grace, power, and provision to His people. For example, when the people of Israel were in the wilderness headed toward the Promised Land, God […]
Choose Your Friends Wisely
“…Do not throw your pearls before swine” (Matthew 7:6, NAS). Prayer “Heavenly Father, thank You for the gifts, talents and abilities You have given to me. Help me to recognize the treasure within. Give me wisdom to discern the right relationships You have ordained for me. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.” (Joel & Victoria Osteen)
