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I Must Tell Jesus

And his disciples came, and took up the body, and buried it, and went and told Jesus.

Matthew 14:12

Reading:

Matthew 14:1-12

This morning (as I usually do Monday mornings) I read the Scripture text that goes with the coming Sunday School lesson (as prepared by Christian Light Publications).

Here are some of my initial questions:

  1. If God sent me to confront someone about sin, what would stop me?
  2. Am I still faithful to my various vows and solemn promises?
  3. Should I try to free myself from any rash promises I may have made?
  4. Where does Jesus fit in my sorrow, turmoil, distress, and/or confusion?

I have been particularly blessed by reading the last five words in this passage. (They are in the green box above and in the wallpaper below.)

[The Scriptures say in Matthew 14:12 -- And went and told Jesus]
from Matthew 14:12

No Deception

Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.

Psalm 120:2

Reading:

Psalm 120

“In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me” (Psalm 120:1).

“In my distress” — right in the middle of real living.

“I cried” — acknowledging need, defeat, despair, sadness; proclaiming His goodness, power, faithfulness, mercy, greatness.

“Unto the Lord” — of course; to whom else would I turn?

“And he heard me” — no surprise there.

[The Scriptures say in Psalm 120:2 -- Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips]
from Psalm 120:2