Lent
Day 9
Matthew 19-20
A lot of asking questions and making statements in these two chapters. Parents were seeking Jesus so he could bless their children and the disciples told them that Jesus didn't have time basically 19:13-15). A wealthy man asked Jesus what good deed must he do to heave eternal life and then didn't enjoy the answer (19:16-22). A hired had didn't like how the owner paid his employees and protested to the owner (20:1-12). A mother asked (begged a little) Jesus if her two sons could sit in places of honor next to him (20:20-22). Then the last one was a crowd of people told two blind men to "Be quiet" while they were calling for Jesus as he was about to walk by (20:29-34).
When we are seeking Christ for answers/wants it is important that our heart and mind are in check with Christ. We can at times get caught up on these earthly things like (which are not bad by any means) making that top promotion, being the top student, establishing a fabulous reputation, achieving a dream job...sometimes we pull these early things into our relationship with Christ (not intentionally). If not keep in check or humbled: A good job could lead to desiring to be that number 1 volunteer because now you know you have the good job to prove it. Creating this fabulous reputation could lead to you possibly looking down on others. I hope this is making sense! We must not loose site that things on this earth are needed to live at times by but they are not needed for Heaven. We must remember these earthly things are not what Heaven desires.
Bottom Line:
Whatever you do, work at it with ALL YOUR HEART, as working for the Lord NOT for men. Colossians 3:23
We must keep our heart and mind in check before bringing a question or want to Christ.
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