Honoring God
Jesus Teaches about True Worship
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5)
Single-minded Obedience
Matthew 4:12-17 New Revised Standard Version
Jesus Begins His Ministry in Galilee
12 Now when Jesus[ a] heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. 13 He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled:
15 “Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali,
on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles—
16 the people who sat in darkness
have seen a great light,
and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death
light has dawned.”
17 From that time Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”[ b]
For Reflection
The birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus have revealed God's will for us humans, God's children. For those of you who are awaiting the Kingdom of God, good news, it has arrived. You have been adopted into the household of God. You have the opportunity through Jesus Christ to become a collaborator in God's passion for reconciling all humanity to God. Accept the promise of God's grace. Follow the light in your soul with confidence, joy, and hope.
Pray
Pray for the courage to live your life as a witness to God's grace. Take time each day to contemplate how fully accepting the promise of God has enriched your life.
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