24 The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man! It would be better for him if he had not been born.” Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, “Surely you don’t mean me, Rabbi?” Jesus answered, “You have said so.”
Matthew 26:24-25//
“Surely you don’t mean me?”. . .a greedy and prideful heart is a sinful heart that denies one’s own sin to the Almighty.
40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
Matthew 25:40//
Lord, grant me a servant’s heart for the least of my brothers and sisters.
Psalm 118:5 When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place.//
Prayer brings release.
Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you.
Matthew 24:4//
When asked about His second coming, isn’t it interesting that Jesus first ensures that we are not deceived? He knew the wickedness, deceitfulness, and false prophets that were to come. Lord, grant me wisdom and knowledge to know what is and is not from You!
23 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your spices—mint, dill and cumin. But you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness. You should have practiced the latter, without neglecting the former.
Matthew 23:23//
May I never focus solely on giving money.
14 “For many are invited, but few are chosen.”
Matthew 22:14//
Lord, choose me and use me!!!
Psalm 117:2
Great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever. Praise the Lord.//
Two big reasons for praise: God loves me greatly and will do what He has promised.
Psalm 116:18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.//
Life in Christ is expected to be lived put in the context of community.
The crowd rebuked them and told them to be quiet, but they shouted all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. “Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.”
Matthew 20:31-33//
When asking God for healing, I should be specific, so that He can fix me.
Psalm 116:16 Truly I am your servant, Lord; you have freed me from my chains.//
Only when I am freed from bondage can I truly serve the Lord as He intends.