JANUARY 2
MATTHEW 5:1_And seeing the multitudes…
Jesus also had been baptized. John the Baptist did not want to baptize Jesus. He did not feel worthy (Matthew 3:13-17). As the Son of God, Jesus chose to become the Son of Man—baptism was necessary. John was the appointed baptizer.
John was also one whose birth may have caused much ridicule. He was born to parents who were old enough to be grandparents.
You may have been born into this same situation, or perhaps raised by your grandparents. You certainly should not let anyone cause you to feel shame. You were born for a unique purpose, regardless of how you got here. And grandparents are awesome, wise people!
God is excited about the incredible works He can accomplish through your life – if you will let Him. The very fact you are reading this post in this blog is not by chance. This is a part of God’s plan, a message from God to you.
Your life is not about the circumstances into which you were born. Your life is about the decisions you make and being responsible for those decisions.
PRAYER
Dear Heavenly Father, Help me trust in You as I live the life You’ve given me. Help me live it in a way which pleases You. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.
Christ taught multitudes—many were just like me!
The Works of Her Hands 