Brothers and Sisters 😊
📖 In Matthew chapter 3 today John the Baptist appears on the scene with a serious message and strong warning for all who live and breathe,
“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand…Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire” (vs 2,16).
Q. What positive benefits have you received in your life when, by God’s grace, you repented, changed your direction, and responded humbly to wise instruction?
Q. What negative consequences when you did not?
🙏 Heavenly Father I confess to you the many times I have not loved you as you deserve, and failed to love others as you desire.
🙏 Holy Spirit please mature me, and empower us all to repent quickly for our selfishness, bitterness, and stubborn pride against you.
🙏 Lord Jesus we praise you today for your willing sacrifice and great exchange for all who would follow you, taking our sin upon yourself and giving us your righteousness with all of its many blessings and endless favor from the Father, we glorify your name…
✝️ “When Jesus was baptized He went up from the water, and behold the heavens were opened to Him, and the Spirit of God descended like a dove and came to rest on Him…And behold a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
Matthew 3:16-17
Grace and Gratitude 