So many of the religious folks Jesus interacted with were not getting it.

They studied and memorized and discussed the Scriptures. But they failed to understand them properly.

“Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God” (Matthew 22:29).

It seems their knowledge of the Scriptures was a head knowledge only. They did not open their hearts to God’s Word nor to His power. They had no personal experience with God.

So they erred.

May my approach to the Word be more than intellectual (that is, with my head).

May I open my heart, intending to make what I read part of me.

Otherwise, I too shall err.

Posted: November 29

“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive” (Matthew 21:22).

If I truly believed that, what five things would be at the top of my prayer list?

I don’t know. I never thought of it quite that way.

Right now I would go with these five:

• That I would have a heart like the Father’s.
• That my family would reveal the ways of the Father.
• That each of us in our home would find peace in all our relationships.
• That my extended family would know the Father’s peace.
• That the churches I’m affiliated with would experience revival.

But what if at times I struggle with truly believing that verse?

Pray anyway!

Posted: November 28