- Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. Matthew 6:2 – We see a statement like this show up multiple times in this chapter. It’s forces us to ask a very serious question of ourselves. Why do you do what you do for God? Why do you pray? Why do you give? Why do you go to church? Is it for the attention? Is it so you can have your desire to be liked by others fed? Why do you do what you do for God? The correct answer should be because you love God and want to draw nearer to Him and glorify Him with your life. Let’s pursue that in our service to God today. Do what you do for an audience of one. It’s not about you anymore, it’s all about Him. If others see, fine, but it’s just to help them see a proper example of what someone loving God looks like. Today, make your worship glorify God not you. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 860
- Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Matthew 6:26 – Yesterday I was sitting in my truck with one of our girls after she had a bad day at school. Lots of tears and lots of talking things out just sitting there in the driveway with the windows down. As the conversation was closing up we sat there for a moment and just listened to the birds chirping and I shared this very passage with her. That God takes care of the birds in our trees and feeds them, how much more will He take care of you who He loves so deeply. Know you are far more precious than any bird to God. Know you matter far more to God than the flowers of the field. You are what has captured His heart and all we see done in scripture has taken place so you can follow Him. Today you are navigating this crazy life not alone. You have the God with you who can move mountains and create pathways where no one else can. He is the one who owns the right to say who you are, no one else. Walk today knowing God is with you and can take care of you. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1956
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