02/15               Matthew 12:15-21

15 But Jesus knew what they were planning. So he left that area, and many people followed him. He healed all the sick among them, 16 but he warned them not to reveal who he was. 17This fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah concerning him: 18 “Look at my Servant, whom I have chosen. He is my Beloved, who pleases me. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations. 19 He will not fight or shout or raise his voice in public. 20 He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle. Finally he will cause justice to be victorious. 21 And his name will be the hope of all the world.” 

OBEDIENT

Jesus was obedient to the Father even unto death.  He paid the price of our sin willingly.  He is victorious over death and the grave and He is alive today at the right hand of the Father interceding for us as we seek to follow Him.  Jesus is Lord. 

02/14               Matthew 12:9-14

9 Then Jesus went over to their synagogue, 10 where he noticed a man with a deformed hand. The Pharisees asked Jesus, “Does the law permit a person to work by healing on the Sabbath?” (They were hoping he would say yes, so they could bring charges against him.) 11 And he answered, “If you had a sheep that fell into a well on the Sabbath, wouldn’t you work to pull it out? Of course you would. 12 And how much more valuable is a person than a sheep! Yes, the law permits a person to do good on the Sabbath.” 

13 Then he said to the man, “Hold out your hand.” So the man held out his hand, and it was restored, just like the other one!  14 Then the Pharisees called a meeting to plot how to kill Jesus. 

MIRACLE

A miracle is welcome 24/7.  Jesus said people count with God.  He is available whenever we need help and is always there to listen and talk with us.  He is Lord over everything including us. 

02/13               Matthew 12:7-8

7 But you would not have condemned my innocent disciples if you knew the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’  8 For the Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath!” 

LORD

Jesus is Lord.  He, Father and Holy Spirit are One.  Jesus is the only way to the Father.  He is the Creator, and He is deeply involved in each one of our lives.  He calls us to forgive as we have been forgiven.  Show mercy as the Father shows mercy towards us. 

02/12               Matthew 12:5-06 

And haven’t you read in the law of Moses that the priests on duty in the Temple may work on the Sabbath?  6 I tell you, there is one here who is even greater than the Temple! 

DO

Do what the Lord tells you to do.  Obey Him.  This is more important than sacrifice.  Obedience is our call.  Love the Lord with all of your heart and your mind and your actions.  Jesus is Lord. 

02/11               Matthew 12:1

1 At about that time Jesus was walking through some grain fields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, so they began breaking off some heads of grain and eating them. 2 But some Pharisees saw them do it and protested, “Look, your disciples are breaking the law by harvesting grain on the Sabbath.”  3 Jesus said to them, “Haven’t you read in the Scriptures what David did when he and his companions were hungry?  4 He went into the house of God, and he and his companions broke the law by eating the sacred loaves of bread that only the priests are allowed to eat.

LOVED

THE Lord Jesus loved YOU before you were created.  His love extends to everything about you.  When you trust in Jesus and believe in Him you are in His family and beloved of God forever.  The Law was not made to persecute us but instead it was made to guide us.  Jesus is Lord and He is our life and light.  Follow Him and He will guide you in the way you should go.  If you are starving, you eat what you have. 

02/10               Matthew 11:28 

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.  29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”

TRUST

Trust in Jesus, believe in Him and He will change your life.  He will protect you, lead you, give you wisdom, walk with you and if you will listen speak to you.  Follow Jesus because He is Lord. 

02/09               Matthew 11:25-27 

At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike.  26 Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way!  27 “My Father has entrusted everything to me. No one truly knows the Son except the Father, and no one truly knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.” 

BROKEN

God uses broken people.  Believe in the Lord Jesus and He will bring you into a relationship with God.  Trust in the Lord and obey Him and He will save you.  Jesus brings us the wisdom of the Father.  Praise the Lord. 

02/08               Matthew 11:23-24 

“And you people of Capernaum, will you be honored in heaven? No, you will go down to the place of the dead. For if the miracles I did for you had been done in wicked Sodom, it would still be here today. 24 I tell you, even Sodom will be better off on judgment day than you.” 

CONDEMNED

The people of the hometown of Jesus, where most of His ministry took place, did not believe.  What a tragedy.  I assure you they are in Hell today.  What a tragedy.  Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved.  Jesus is the only way to the Father. 

02/07               Matthew 11:20-22 

Then Jesus began to denounce the towns where he had done so many of his miracles, because they hadn’t repented of their sins and turned to God. 21 “What sorrow awaits you, Korazin and Bethsaida! For if the miracles I did in you had been done in wicked Tyre and Sidon, their people would have repented of their sins long ago, clothing themselves in burlap and throwing ashes on their heads to show their remorse.  22 I tell you, Tyre and Sidon will be better off on judgment day than you. 

TRUTH

There is a truth that God gives that isn’t decided by vote or feelings.  His Law, His statutes are unchangeable.  These people thought of the Law of God as more of a suggestion.  It isn’t.  Jesus is Lord.  Disrespecting Him, going against His is going against God.  There are consequences to our sin.  Repent.  Return to Jesus.  Let Him give you guidance for your life. 

02/06               Matthew 11:16-19

“To what can I compare this generation? It is like children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends, 17 ‘We played wedding songs, and you didn’t dance, so we played funeral songs, and you didn’t mourn.’ 18 For John didn’t spend his time eating and drinking, and you say, ‘He’s possessed by a demon.’ 19 The Son of Man, on the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, ‘He’s a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!’ But wisdom is shown to be right by its results.” 

WISDOM

We seek for wisdom in many places and in many ways but the ONE way to pursue wisdom your entire life is to spend time with Jesus.  Jesus is Lord.  You and I have an opportunity for a relationship with the Father thru Jesus Christ.  Repent of your sin and go to Jesus.  Ask Him to forgive you of your sin.  He will call you to belief in Himself.  Do that and it will change your life.