Matthew

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Only Doing What the Father Does: Kingdom Authority Explained

Have you found yourself praying urgently, yet sensing that something was missing? Jesus taught that authority is not generated by effort — it flows from revelation. In John 5:19, He said the Son can do nothing by himself; he can only do what he sees the Father doing. If you have wondered why your prayers sometimes feel hollow, this reflection on Matthew 16:19 and John 5:19 may reframe everything.
Only Doing What the Father Does: Kingdom Authority Explained - Matthew 16:19

Why Trusting God Without Full Understanding Is Enough

Have you ever stared at something God is asking you to step into, and felt like you only had half the picture? Mary asked "how would this be?" — and then surrendered. Joseph received a dream and simply obeyed. Whatever incomplete call you are carrying right now, this reflection is for you.
Why Trusting God Without Full Understanding Is Enough - Matthew 1:22

Seeking God in the Secret Place to Stand Firm

Have you ever noticed that the crowd can start a conversation but rarely finishes it? The disciples did something remarkable — they left the crowd and came to Jesus privately. What he told them there is exactly what you need to stand firm when the pressure around you intensifies.
Seeking God in the Secret Place to Stand Firm - Matthew 24:3

Are You Called to Walk in the Spirit and Power of Elijah?

What does God expect of you in this generation? In Matthew 17, Jesus makes a remarkable statement about Elijah — and it carries an expectation that reaches right into your own day. If you have ever sensed that God is calling you to something more than you fully understand, this post speaks directly to that.
Are You Called to Walk in the Spirit and Power of Elijah? - Matthew 17:11

Faith as Small as a Mustard Seed: Is Little Faith Enough?

Have you ever stepped out in faith and still come up empty? If you have, you understand something the disciples experienced too. In Matthew 17, Jesus told them their failure was not a lack of faith, but a lack of enough faith — less, even, than a mustard seed. This post explores what that difference looks like and what it means for you.
Faith as Small as a Mustard Seed: Is Little Faith Enough? - Matthew 17:19-20

The Authority of Christ: Why You Can Go and Make Disciples

Have you ever wondered whether you are truly equipped for what God is calling you to do? The truth is, you are not sent in your own wisdom or strength — you go in the full authority of the risen Christ. That authority reaches further than any obstacle you face. Read more and be encouraged to step forward with confidence.
The Authority of Christ: Why You Can Go and Make Disciples - Matthew 28:18-20

Releasing Yourself to God Like Joseph of Arimathea

Have you ever felt that your background, your resources, or your social standing somehow place you at a distance from what God can use? Joseph of Arimathea was one of the wealthiest and most prominent men in Jerusalem — yet he released everything to God at the decisive moment. That same quiet readiness is available to you.
Releasing Yourself to God Like Joseph of Arimathea - Matthew 27:57

Standing Firm in the Secret Place as Love Grows Cold

What keeps your heart steady when so much around you feels spiritually cold? Jesus did not only warn His disciples about the end; He showed them where endurance begins. If you need that kind of nearness and strength, this post will help you reflect further.
Standing Firm in the Secret Place as Love Grows Cold - Matthew 24:12-13

Are You Clothed in the New Creation?

You answered the call. But have you put on the garment? Many of us come to God and carry on in the same clothes we walked in with — and Matthew 22 raises a sobering question about exactly that. If this describes where you are right now, this post is for you.
Are You Clothed in the New Creation? - Matthew 22:11-12

Following Jesus’ Example of Mercy to Others

Have you ever struggled to forgive someone, even after receiving so much grace yourself? You are not alone. There is a searching question in Matthew 18 that goes straight to the heart of it — and the answer may be closer than you think. Read more and discover why the mercy you received is also the pattern you are meant to follow.
Following Jesus' Example of Mercy to Others - Matthew 18:32-35