The Star of Bethlehem did what no other star has done. This star led a group of foreigners looking for the Messiah to a group of people who had been praying for the coming of the Messiah but didn't expect Him in their lifetime. Click on the link below to read about how God still does miracles. #BibleStudy #Christmas #Devotions #Matthew
Can you imagine how Joseph must have felt when he found out the girl he was going to marry was pregnant? At first Joseph considered himself a victim, but soon learned after His visit from an angel that he was a part of God's plan. Click on the link below to read how it all fit together. #BibleStudy #Christmas #Devotions #Discipleship #Matthew
https://www.ramckinley.com/an-angel-appeared-to-joseph-in-a-dream/
Matthew 9 says when Jesus saw the crowds He had compassion on them. Why? Because many were sick? Or maybe because they were hungry. As a result of His compassion, He did heal and feed them. Click on the link below to see why He showed them compassion. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Love #Matthew
https://www.ramckinley.com/the-compassion-of-jesus-our-good-shepherd/
How important is forgiveness? After reading what Jesus had to say about it, I believe it should be a priority in every Christian's life. Also, click on the link below to read which part of the Lord's Prayer Jesus considered the most important part. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Forgiveness #Matthew #Stories
https://www.ramckinley.com/the-story-of-the-unforgiving-servant/
In Matthew, Jesus taught where we should store our treasures. Our choices are either in heaven or on earth. Maybe you don't think you have any treasures. Or maybe you don't know what the Lord meant when He talked about your treasures. Click on the link below to see what this is all about. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Matthew
Some Pharisees and teachers of the religious law asked a question because of an observation they made. They wondered why Jesus’ disciples disobeyed an age-old tradition. What did Jesus answer? Where did these traditions come from? Click on the link below to find out. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Matthew
https://www.ramckinley.com/are-traditions-of-men-good-or-not/
How do we keep from worrying? Matthew records the answer that Jesus said about it. He gave us a very simple concept, but it's not that easy for many people. We tend to try to do things on our own instead of relying on the Lord. Click on the link below to read what Jesus said. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Discipleship #Matthew
How important is forgiveness? After reading what Jesus had to say about it, it should be a priority in every Christian's life. Also what part of the Lord's Prayer may have Jesus considered as the most important part? Click on the link below for the answers to these important questions. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Evangelism #Matthew #sin
When Your Faith Is Tested How Do You Handle It?
The disciples of Jesus experienced a rough time the night Jesus was arrested. Their faith was tested that night, just as our faith will often be tested as well. Click on the link below to read today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Faith #Matthew
In today's post, a storm at sea serves as an illustration for us. It illustrates the storms that come against us in life. Let's look at how Jesus handled them, and how we should respond to storms that come our way. Click on the link below to read today's post. #BibleStudy #Devotions #Faith #Matthew
Blessings Ambassadors in the Name of Jesus Christ.
Testing Your Faith
James 1:2-4 (ESV) 2 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, 3 for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. 4 And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
God will not test you and we are not to put God to the test. The ruler of this world is constantly planning and scheming to enter your heart to draw you away from the Kingdom of God. When you turn towards Jesus in prayer to bring you through and of the trials and tribulations in your life, Christ will give you the victory.
If you all of sudden feel sad, worrying about everything, feeling, sick, or just a feeling that something is not right, turn to God and ask Him to allow the Holy Spirit to put into your mind what you need to pray for and in your mouth the words to pray. Jesus taught us how to pray and we can always use that to get closer to God an open the doors of communication.
The Lord's Prayer
Matthew 6:5-15 (NKJV)
“And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. 7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.
8 “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. 9 In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
10 Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
13 And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
God Bless,
Shawn and Caroline Savage
