August 27 - A Right Attitude Toward Jesus

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“Two blind men followed Him, crying out, ‘Have mercy on us, Son of David!’” (Matthew 9:27).

The attitude of the heart that Christ honors and accepts is one in which the sinner understands his or her personal unworthiness. That was the attitude of the two blind men as they came to Him. They realized they didn’t deserve Jesus’ help, but they also must have known that “The Lord is gracious and merciful; slow to anger and great in lovingkindness. The Lord is good to all, and His mercies are over all His works” (Ps. 145:8–9; cf. Joel 2:13).

It seems reasonable to suggest that the two men came to our Lord not only for physical healing but to receive His forgiving mercy. They were no doubt burdened by a spiritual need that they knew only Jesus could meet. They approached Him with real humility, publicly throwing themselves on His abundant grace. Their attitude was perfectly aligned with that of the tax collector who mourns over his unworthiness and cries out, “God, be merciful to me, the sinner!” (Luke 18:13).

It is noteworthy that Jesus initially showed no response to the men’s pleas. But as He moved along with the multitude, the blind men kept pouring out the desire of their hearts with persistence and determination. It’s as if the Lord tested their faith, letting it extend to its extremity and prove its sincerity. But theirs was a Savior of mercy, granting healing and salvation to all who come with a humble, believing attitude.

Ask Yourself

How often do your prayers and faith begin to flag after one or two attempts at asking for help? What are some of God’s reasons for requiring persistence in our pursuit of Him?

DAY 27: In Ecclesiates, what reflections does Solomon give on Genesis?

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The church does not need more men who critique everything from the sidelines. It needs men who build, serve, train, disciple, and bleed for what is good.

Fathers, what are you normalizing in your home: prayer or distraction, gratitude or grumbling, Scripture or screens?

Satan isn’t our greatest enemy; sin is. Satan has power over people solely because of the sin that dwells in each of us.

“She who is truly a widow, left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day, but she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives.” 1 Timothy 5:5–6

Dear Lord, deliver the aging from self-indulgence.

WEEK 4 — Legacy

Dear Daughter,
A mantle is never handed to someone still watching the parting sky — it's handed to someone already picking it up.

What will your children, spiritual or biological, pick up from watching your marriage?
They are not learning your words. They are learning your patterns.

'Elisha… picked up the mantle' (2 Kings 2:13).
What pattern are you laying down for someone to pick up?
#DearDaughter #MantleAndLegacy #StrongMarriage

God is worthy of your worship before He gives you another blessing, answers another prayer, or removes another burden.

He is worthy because of who He is.

"Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable." - Psalm 145:3

Trust is the foundation, not the finish line! 🏛️💪 Keep building it daily, brick by faithful brick! Prov 3:5-6 ❤️

How will you build trust today? #StrongMarriage #August

Jesus Christ is truly and fully God and truly and fully man.

Not half God and half man. Not a mixture of the two. He is One Person with two distinct natures, divine and human.

"The Word became flesh and dwelt among us." (John 1:14) This is the hypostatic union.

The eternal Son took on humanity without ceasing to be God. He lived as the perfect man, died for sinners, rose bodily from the grave, and reigns forever.

Our salvation depends upon who Jesus is.

For in Christ, all the fullness of the deity dwells in bodily form.

Colossians 2:9

Jesus Christ is the revelation, of God incarnate.

You cannot hold hands with the world and still walk closely with God.

You must decide today which kingdom you are going to live for.

Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own eyes.
- Proverbs 26:4-5

Brothers and sisters, be wise in the ways you engage people today.

Your bank account and your worldly success will mean nothing on the day of judgment.

The only thing that will matter is whether you belong to Jesus Christ.

In Him, you have everything you need.

Christians, test your heart against these four marks of worldliness:

• Loving the praise of sinful men
• Making excuses for hidden sin
• Caring more about wealth than holiness
• Neglecting the study of God's Word

Modern feminism promised freedom. Instead, it has often led women away from God's good design for manhood, womanhood, marriage, and the family.

Christianity didn't oppress women. It gave them equal dignity before God while affirming His wise design for both sexes.

Tell someone about Jesus today.

Tell them that sinners can be forgiven, the guilty can be made righteous, and the lost can be reconciled to God through faith in Christ.

There is no greater news.
There is no greater hope.
There is no greater message.

"Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners."
- 1 Timothy 1:15

I have never met a man, who has given me as much trouble as myself.

DL Moody