Daily Reading

Daily Reading: Matthew 9:1-17; Psalm 10:1-18; Proverbs 3:9-10.

When I read this passage, I am touched by a few things -
Jesus claims to be the Messiah, He alludes to His death, and He loves sinners.
Not only does He speak with great authority, not only does He make claims about who He is - He backs up His words with actions. He heals the sick - proving He has authority over nature and illnesses. He forgives sins - proving He is the Messiah for only God can forgive the sins of man. He knows the thoughts of man & He calls us out on our intentions and motivations. I love all of this, but most of all I love that Jesus loves sinners. Jesus was not worried about impressing the religious leaders - those men that should have recognized the true nature of Jesus. Instead, Jesus had compassion on those that were lost - He saw value and purpose in their lives. He formed relationships with them and hung out with them. He didn't give them a list of rules to follow, He showed them a way of life.
Did you know that Jesus has a way of life for you too?
Our Proverb for today tells us the way of life - stop relying on your own wisdom, turn away from evil & trust in the Lord.