Author Archives: L. Lyden

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”

Freely give Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.  Matthew 10:8 I’m sure we all remember the plans of our lives that got cut short in the year 2020.  As news of a pandemic pummeled our country and abruptly shut it down, many becameContinue reading “January 30, 2022”

He was called Simon the Cananite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed Him.  Matthew 10:4 Today’s scripture says that Jesus called Judas to be one of His disciples.  Judas didn’t just sneak into the group and one day Jesus looked up and said, “Where did you come from?”  No, Jesus knew exactly who Judas was andContinue reading “January 29, 2022”

You are a laborer Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest.”  Matthew 9:37-38 Have you ever wondered how to pray for lost family and friends?  Have you ever prayed “Lord, save them,Continue reading “January 28, 2022”

He wants to help So, Jesus arose and followed him, and so did His disciples.  Matthew 9:19 There seems to be a recurring theme throughout the gospels.  Every place where someone came to Jesus and asked Him to help their situation, He did.  Today’s text is no different.  The passage says a ruler, but weContinue reading “January 27, 2022”