Goodwill Give Away

Stop storing up treasures for yourselves on earth, where moths and rust destroy and thieves break in and steal. Instead, store up treasures for yourselves in heaven. ~ Matthew 6:19-20

Yesterday was the day in my neighborhood where you could leave your bag of stuff on the curb, and Goodwill would come haul it away.

I did my part! And how amazing that my devotion was totally appropriate for what I had already been planning to do! :)

- becky

P.S. I haven't been posting every day, but I have been reading a devotion every day. I want to give you a chance to share a devotion, too. ;) Ahem, ahem...

The Light

Jesus said, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill that cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." ~ Matthew 5:14-16

This verse was left in my RAP bag with a tea light candle. It reminds me of talking about our faith at the retreat. We should not put it on a shelf with our Bible. We should carry is with us all day long, and let it shine like a candle for all to see. Every action, every word, every thought reflects the light of Jesus in our hearts.

- becky

Matthew 25:31-46

My new devotional book came in the mail today! I ordered it from CPH. It's called Through Faith Alone, and it is 365 devotional readings from Martin Luther. I'm so excited! It looks really good. I'm trying to figure out how to connect it to this blog. Each day has a Bible verse to meditate on and a one page reflection on that verse written by Martin Luther.

Matthew 25:31-46

Ah, yes. Separating the sheep from the goats. I've heard Tim preach on this text before a couple of times.

It is important to remember that the Final Judgment is not about good things that we do while here. Final Judgment is about our willingness to follow God's commands. That's enough to keep me from being what I like to call a Sunday Slacker.

I'm going to sign off before I get on a soapbox. I don't want to get to sounding too judgmental. I'm not perfect either, but I worry for people sometimes who make poor choices. (Reference term above --> Sunday Slacker.) They will have to answer for their actions one day. I will, too, but I am confident that my heart is with Jesus.

- becky

Matthew 23:13-36

People who behave as hypocrites cannot be trusted, even in the world today.

Just my opinion...

- becky

Matthew 26-28

Matthew 26
- The Plot Against Jesus
- Jesus Anointed at Bethany
- Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus
- The Lord's Supper
- Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial
- Gethsemane
- Jesus Arrested
- Before the Sanhedrin
- Peter Disowns Jesus

Matthew 27
- Judas Hangs Himself
- Jesus Before Pilate
- The Soldiers Mock Jesus
- The Crucifixion
- The Death of Jesus
- The Burial of Jesus
- The Guard at the Tomb

Matthew 28
- The Resurrection
- The Guards' Report
- The Great Commission

Matthew 23-25

Matthew 23
- Seven Woes

Matthew 24
- Signs of the End of the Age
- The Day and Hour Unknown

Matthew 25
- The Parable of the Ten Virgins
- The Parable of the Talents
- The Sheep and the Goats

Matthew 21-22

Matthew 21
- The Triumphal Entry
- Jesus at the Temple
- The Fig Tree Withers
- The Authority of Jesus Questioned
- The Parable of the Two Sons
- The Parable of the Tenants

Matthew 22

- The Parable of the Wedding Banquet

- Paying Taxes to Caesar

- Marriage at the Resurrection

- The Greatest Commandment

- Whose Son Is the Christ

Matthew 19-20

Matthew 19
- Divorce
- The Little Children and Jesus
- The Rich Young Man

Matthew 20
- The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
- Jesus Again Predicts His Death
- A Mother's Request
- Two Blind Men Receive Sight

Matthew 16-18

Matthew 16
- The Demand for a Sign
- The Yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees
- Peter's Confession of Christ
- Jesus Predicts His Death

Matthew 17
- The Transfiguration
- The Healing of a Boy With a Demon
- The Temple Tax

Matthew 18
- The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven
- The Parable of the Lost Sheep
- A Brother Who Sins Against You
- The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

Matthew 14-15

Matthew 14
- John the Baptist Beheaded
- Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand
- Jesus Walks on Water

Matthew 15
- Clean and Unclean
- Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand

Parables

Matthew 13
- The Parable of the Sower
- The Parable of the Weeds
- The Parables of the Mustard Seeds and the Yeast
- The Parable of the Weeds Explained
- The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
- The Parable of the Net
- A Prophet Without Honor

Matthew 12

Matthew 12
- Lord of the Sabbath
- God's Chosen Servant
- Jesus and Beelzebub
- The Sign of Jonah
- Jesus' Mother and Brothers

Matthew - Chapters 10 and 11

Matthew 10
- Jesus Sends Out the Twelve

Matthew 11
- Jesus and John the Baptist
- Woe on Unrepentant Cities
- Rest for the Weary

Matthew - Chapter 9

Matthew 9

- Jesus Heals a Paralytic
- The Calling of Matthew
- Jesus Questioned About Fasting
- A Dead Girl and a Sick Woman
- Jesus Heals the Blind and Mute
- The Workers Are Few

Matthew - Chapter 8

Matthew 8
- The Man With Leprosy
- The Faith of the Centurion
- Jesus Heals Many
- The Cost of Following Jesus
- Jesus Calms the Storm
- The Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men

Matthew - Chapter 7

Judging Others

Matthew 7:1-6


Ask, Seek, Knock

Matthew 7:7-12


The Narrow and Wide Gates

Matthew 7:13-14


A Tree and Its Fruit

Matthew 7:15-23


The Wise and Foolish Builders

Matthew 7:24-29

Matthew - Chapter 6

Giving to the Needy

Matthew 6:1-4


Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15


Fasting

Matthew 6:16-18


Treasures in Heaven

Matthew 6:19-24


Do Not Worry

Matthew 6:25-34

Matthew - Chapter 5, Part II

Adultery

Matthew 5:27-30


Divorce

Matthew 5:31-32


Oaths

Matthew 5:33-37


An Eye for an Eye

Matthew 5:38-42


Love for Enemies

Matthew 5:43-48

Matthew - Chapter 5, Part I

The Beatitudes

Matthew 5:1-12


Salt and Light

Matthew 5:13-16


The Fulfillment of the Law

Matthew 5:17-20


Murder

Matthew 5:21-26

Matthew - Chapter 4

The Temptation of Jesus

Matthew 4:1-11


Jesus Begins to Preach

Matthew 4:12-17


The Calling of the First Disciples

Matthew 4:18-22


Jesus Heals the Sick

Matthew 4:23-25