Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
Pick a song from one of our Spotify Playlists and let it play in the background.
ENTER. Write down or say out loud 3-5 things you’re thankful for from the last 24 hours.
FOCUS. Slowly breathe in… and out. Pray, Jesus, I surrender to you today and trust in you.
READ. Our Scripture Focus is 2 Chronicles 7:13-14. Try memorizing it during this study!
Today’s reading is from John 14 & Isaiah 42:16
ASK. After reading, ask the following SOS Questions & journal your thoughts.
S = Say. What does it say? What is the main point? What does it teach you about God (Jesus) & yourself?
O = Obey. What can I obey? What can you apply (practice) from this passage today?
S = Share. What truth can I share? Who can you share what you’re learning with today?
THINK. A Thought from Bill Gaultiere (from Soul Shepherding)
On Holy Tuesday Jesus explains how he was able to do physical gardening in a fig orchard using only his words: “If you believe you will receive what you ask for in prayer” (Matt. 21:22). Then, on the Mount of Olives, he confronts the religious leaders’ lack of faith in God, saying they’re “blind guides” (Matt. 23:16). Later a poor widow puts two cents in the temple offering, and Jesus says she’s put in more than the rich hypocrites who made a show of their giving. Are these just nice words? No. She really did put in more because she alone gave with confidence in what God would do (Luke 21:1-4). Jesus is teaching us Kingdom of God math where 1 + 1 = 11, not 2. A little faith + God = HUGE! That’s why Jesus could change a garden with only words, and two cents was a large offering. But the religious leaders were blind because they didn’t see and trust the God of mercy. Maybe your faith feels small to you as the poor widow felt. Jesus himself was often wrongly accused by the religious leaders as having bad faith. What do you need God to do for you or a loved one? What big project do you need God’s help with? Use Jesus’ Kingdom of God math. Use the faith-trust you have — even if it feels like it’s not enough — and act with Jesus. Do the loving thing and watch for God’s Kingdom of beauty and goodness to manifest.
PRAY. Jesus, help us to see reality through your Kingdom lens! We long to have the faith of the widow. We long to see and trust your mercy. Help us to use Kingdom of God math today as we face challenges in our lives. Nothing is impossible with you! We want to act with you, Jesus, in everything we do. Give us eyes to see your Kingdom of beauty and goodness today. Amen. *Join Paradox in The Lent Event. Learn more at paradoxchurch.com/lent, and sign up for an Hour of Prayer here. Use this Hour of Prayer Guide to help you.
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TALK. That was our take on today’s reading - what’s yours? Share thoughts and ask questions in the forum.
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Stay focused on Jesus today, and make it a great one!