Advent is hope that God is going to make things right!
PRAY for God to strengthen you with hope today as you read His Word!
READ Matthew 19.
REFLECT
Jesus enters a new territory and is peppered with questions about life while healing people and receiving children. The juxtaposition is thought-provoking: here is Jesus healing people, then a question about divorce because people have hard hearts (and heads). Jesus then receives little children, despite the disciples rebuking the ones who brought them, and Jesus pronounces, "for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven." Then a rich young man comes and tries to get Jesus to say he also will get into heaven, only to be shocked and saddened when he finds out his wealth is holding him down.
RESPOND
I'm so thankful for the children in this collection of encounters. Being around kids can humble me and remind me to keep things simple. What occupies your mind? Career or education? Finances? Social life? Comfort? Discouraging thoughts or feelings? Jesus receives all of it. When we come to Him with open hearts, minds, and hands, He blesses us, heals us, and teaches us. "With God all things are possible" and with Jesus we have promises of His presence, comfort, joy, and blessings. Keep it simple today. Enjoy Jesus and let others things go, placing them in His hands to take care of.
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