1/24/24 Lit Word "Remain With Me"

Date: 1/24/24
Today's Reading:
OT: Genesis 48:1 - 49:33
NT: Matthew 15:29 - 16:12
Psalms: 20
Proverbs: 4:20-27

Neal’s Lit Word

Title: “Remain with Me”

Scripture: Matthew 15:32

And Jesus called His disciples to Him, and said, “I feel compassion for the multitude, because they have remained with Me now for three days and have nothing to eat; I do not wish to send them away hungry, lest they faint on the way.”

Observation: What is God saying to me?

I have compassion for those who want to be with Me. The desire to be with Me moves Me, but I am moved even more by those who sacrifice their own comforts to be with Me. When you “remain with Me” through hunger, longing to hear My words and learn from Me, I am moved in compassion to provide for you. Wisdom is found in the one who sits with Me, hanging onto My words, longing to hear the sounds of heaven.

Application: What will I do about it?

More than anything else, remain with Jesus through the Holy Spirit. Allow the Spirit to strip you down to this reality, I don’t want anything else, I don’t need anything else. You Jesus, are my “One Thing.” Prove it with your time, energy, talents and treasure. Give Him the first and the best of everything you do.

Prayer:

Holy Spirit, continue to elevate your excellence in my sight. I want more of You. I need more of You. In You, all things are possible, apart from You I can do nothing. Jesus I love You!

I Am Grateful For… My provider, God, who has compassion on Me as I prioritize spending time with Him.

Tracker Questions

What competes with your time, treasure, talents and energy being given to Jesus?

What can you do to give more of your treasure, talents, time and energy to Jesus?