Matthew 3 journal

Matthew 3 journal

John talked about the result of not repenting as experiencing unquenchable fire. It reminds me of the times I hold a grudge against a person. It is like an unquenchable fire burns away my energy. God please give me a heart that easily forgives and trusts you. I want to experience your life and share it with others.

John consents to Jesus’ request for baptism even when he understood that he was the one who needed to be baptized. I pray that I will have a submissive attitude towards God even when I don’t understand his way of thinking. As a result John got to see the Spirit of God descend upon Jesus. It’s always easier to see God when we are looking in the direction he is leading us, instead of the opposite direction or the rear view mirror.

God says to everyone, “This is my son, whom I am well pleased.” I long to hear those words from my God.

Proverbs 1 and Matthew 1

Proverbs 1 – Wisdom leads to a disciplined life. Last night I ate too much before I went to bed. I woke up at 3 and couldn’t go back to sleep because of heart burn. I wish I had more wisdom/discipline because I know I would have a better day today if I had made a wiser choice last night. I wonder how much better my life would be if I attained more wisdom?

Verse 7 – the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Lord I honor you as the one who knows all.

Matthew 1 Wow! Joseph had a lot of trust and faith to believe the angel and do what God asked. I’m trying to imagine how I would feel if I found out my wife was pregnant and I knew I was not the father. It’s interesting that he wanted to divorce her quietly. I’m thinking of the times when that people have hurt me and I go and tell others what they did to me. I see a connection between Proverbs 1 and having self control when it comes to dealing with hurtful situations.