Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule:
Matthew 11; Luke 10
Saturday: Luke 12-14
Sunday: Luke 15-16
Matthew 11:8-12
8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.
9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.
11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.
12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.
In true greatness, the right person is always matched to the right position. A person with much potential will accomplish little if his talents are not channeled into work that takes full advantage of those abilities. No person can fulfill his human potential like a Christian can, because God omnisciently matches our talents, gifts, and calling, and empowers them by His own might. In the case of John the Baptist, the greatest man and the greatest human mission came together by God’s sovereign and providential direction.
Greatness for the Christian is found in doing the will of God, empowered by the Spirit of God, to only bring glory to God. John the Baptist is a great example of a man who did the will of God and accomplished great things for the glory of God. He did what God created him to do. Are you doing what God created you to do? Are you living in light of eternity? Are you showing the providential genius of God in the use of His gifting and calling in your life? What a shame that we live in such a secular humanistic culture that seeks to glorify self with the gifting, talents, and calling of God. Oh that our lives would be clothed in humility and lived in obedience for the glory of God
Prayer Requests:
Personal
- Lord, please help me to fulfill the calling of God upon my life.
- Lord, please help me to use the talents and gifting of God for His glory only.
- Lord, please help me to stand firm in the face of suffering for the cause of Christ.
Political
- Representative Gregory Markkanen
- Senator Ed McBroom
- Senator Sean McCann