In Matthew chapter 3 John the Baptist shows that his ministry is all about pointing others to Jesus.  In chapter 4 Jesus uses Scripture (The Word of God) to overcome temptation and calls His first disciples to follow him.  Their response was “immediately they left their nets, (v. 20) boat and father (v. 22) and followed Him.”  Lord, by Your grace may my ministry be always about pointing others to Jesus, using Your Word to overcome temptation and may I always obey Your call immediately.  Thank You for the grace to do all You have called me to.

-Bryan McKenzie

In Matthew chapter 1 – The genealogy of Jesus, through Joseph, has grace written all over it – for in it we find the names of 3 women (Tamar, Bathsheba and Mary), who by justice’s standards should have been discarded.  Yet, God chose to show them grace.  In chapter 2, the Magi chose to fear God rather than men in not telling Herod the location of Jesus.  Lord, thank you for your grace in my life.  May Your grace empower me to fear you rather than men.

-Bryan McKenzie