Author Archives: L. Lyden

Be a blessing He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad.  Matthew 12:30 You don’t have to have the title of Missionary to gather people into the kingdom of heaven.  You can do it wherever you are.  You can talk about the love ofContinue reading “February 9, 2022”

He healed them all But when Jesus knew it, He withdrew from there. And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them all.  Matthew 11:15 Jesus never turned anyone away when they came to Him for healing.  He was always ready to respond to someone who came to Him in faith.  In today’s reading, JesusContinue reading “February 8, 2022”

Mercy and grace For the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”  Matthew 12:8 The Sabbath was a big deal in Jesus’ day.  In fact, it was a big deal all through the Old Testament.  One of the ten commandments is:  Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it Holy or separated.  It hadContinue reading “February 7, 2022”

Lowly in heart “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Continue reading “February 6, 2022”

You are greater! “Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.  Matthew 11:11 John the Baptist.  Jesus said he was the greatest of all prophets.  In fact, Jesus saidContinue reading “February 5, 2022”

A lot or a little “Whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.” Matthew 10:42 Rewards.  If your anything like me, heavenly rewards seem far away and almost undiscernible.  I mean,Continue reading “February 4, 2022”

Find life He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it. Matthew 10:39 Have you ever wondered in your lifetime why certain activities didn’t bring you the satisfaction you expected them to?  Have you ever thought about why the new job or new homeContinue reading “February 3, 2022”

Indestructible Soul And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.  Matthew 10:28 I have an indestructible soul.  You do too if you received salvation through the blood of Jesus.  If you have not, well,Continue reading “February 2, 2022”

Jesus was in a small group And when He had called His twelve disciples to Him, He gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all kinds of sickness and all kinds of disease. Matthew 10:1 Who are you walking through life with?  Your family?  Close friends?  Church members?  HopefullyContinue reading “February 1, 2022”

Mission Accomplished “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore, be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.  Matthew 10:16 Have you ever dreamed of being a super hero?  Someone who rescued lost and hurting people?  In today’s reading, Jesus is sending His disciples to rescue the lost sheep ofContinue reading “January 31,2022”