Matthew 10:28-30
“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both souls and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.”
Ultimately, God is in control— of everything. We can be in the most dangerous and frightening situation imaginable, but always God is in control. Our ultimate destiny is in God’s hands. My physical being is temporary and will not survive eternity, but God has promised me eternity with Him. Why is this truth so difficult to hold onto when things go wrong? I think it is because we can’t let go of how we think things should be for us here on earth. We think that it is “wrong” to have pain or sadness. But even Jesus experienced great pain and sadness. I need to turn to God, always and in everything.
Holy Lord, you are in control, and I am not. I will look to you for comfort and peace. Help me to remember, always. Amen
Becky, transforming
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024
Matthew 10:28-30
And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.
Jesus is saying not to fear men because they can only kill your body. Obviously you (and I) if we are growing and transforming to be more like Jesus we are more than just our physical bodies. He says that we should fear the person who can not only kill the body, but cast (the real)…
Matthew 10:28-30 then 31.
Both Matthew and Luke use this same illustration to show both God’s sovereignty over our lives and his love for us. It is verse 31 that I loved. “Therefore, don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.” So many people need to hear that they are loved behind measure and are valued by our Lord.
Prayer: Gracious God, May I be your instrument in sharing your love to all I encounter. Amen