Author Archives: L. Lyden

Reap WHAT you sow When anyone hears the word of the kingdom, and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside.  Matthew 13:19 Have you ever heard the old saying you will reap what you sow? Continue reading “February 13, 2022”

Your root system But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away.  Matthew 13:6 On of my favorite parables that Jesus told was about planting seeds.  Jesus often talked about things in the physical world and compared them to things in the spirit realm.  (That isContinue reading “February 12, 2022”

The will of your Father “For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother.” Matthew 12:50 Have you ever wondered how you can know for sure that you are part of God’s family?  In today’s verse, Jesus answers that question.  We know that after Jesus’ death, burial,Continue reading “February 11, 2022”

Fill up your heart For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.  Matthew 12:34 What is in your heart?  Is it love?  Is it grace?  Is it forgiveness?  How can you even know what is in your heart?  I hope love, grace and mercy are there, but how can I be sure?Continue reading “February 10, 2022”

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”