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Friday, February 6, 2009
A Family Address
Jesus saw the many people that were there. So Jesus went up
on a hill and sat down. His followers came to him. Jesus
taught the people. He said:
-- Matthew 5:1-2 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
A certain characteristic can define a family. Many members of the
family can be distinguished by this special characteristic. It may be a
physically prominent feature. It may be a phrase or a way of saying
things. It may be certain traditions. It may be a similar nervous tic.
The Sermon on the Mount (which begins with the next few verses) is
about the Kingdom Family of God. Those who live in it -- or better yet
-- live it, share a common character that shows that the Father in
Heaven reigns over their hearts. Those who hear the Sermon on the Mount
are the crowds, but those who listen, those who are defined by it, are
the disciples. They are the ones who put into practice the ethic and
character of Jesus, not because it is some law they must keep, but
because it reflects the character of a Father whom they love.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
O gracious and Almighty God, thank you for bringing me into your
family. May my life reflect the light of your glory and the character
of your holiness. I want your righteousness to be the dominant feature
in my life, so I come and sit at the feet of Jesus to learn how to live
in a way that honors and reflects you. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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