John Cast Into Prison?

 

Today's verse is Matthew 4:12

Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; 

     A hard thing to comprehend. Some believe that if you follow Jesus, if you devote your life to him, nothing bad will happen to you. Yet, Jesus’ forerunner, the one that announced Jesus’ arrival has been cast into prison, and will not leave till he is killed. Yet, Jesus had given him high praise. But as John the Baptist had said, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” And so as Jesus' ministry begins, John’s comes to an end. But his reward is secure. Will you be faithful as John the Baptist was faithful. Will you serve your Savior and Lord no matter the cost? Will you give him your Trust in all things, whether you understand it or not? Remembering that we must give an account to him, but he owes us no such thing? But His promises are secure, and as we suffer with him, so shall we inherit with him as well, being made Joint heirs with the Son of God. Imagine That. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Genesis 4, Matthew 4, Ezra 4, Acts 4

Tomorrow’s reading will be Genesis 5, Matthew 5, Ezra 5, Acts 5