Matthew

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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

Stop Worrying and Trust God to Supply Your Needs

Have you found yourself worried about your needs — even though you know God has provided before? There is a reason Jesus asked his disciples "Do you still not understand?" It was not frustration. It was an invitation — and it is one for you too. Continue reading to find out.
Stop Worrying and Trust God to Supply Your Needs - Matthew 16:9

Being Available to God at Any Time

Have you ever held back from stepping out because the moment did not feel planned or spiritually prepared? Many of us do. Yet Matthew 13 shows a startling truth: Jesus went out with no agenda, and great crowds came to Him anyway. The question is not whether the occasion is right — it is whether your heart is ready.
Being Available to God at Any Time - Matthew 13:1-2