Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
It is interesting that Matthew's report of the public ministry of Jesus up to this point is very terse, essentially covered in three verses, Matthew 4:23-25. Obviously effective for great crowds followed Him from a fairly wide region. But now He sits and begins to teach.
The take away lesson for me is that I am called, not just to the good works God has ordained for me, (Eph. 2:10) but I must have the beautiful feet of one who carries the good news (Rom.14-15).
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 68
Mid-day: 119:41-48
Evening: Psalm 144
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