I’m so excited about reading thru the New Testament with you in the next 50 days, I can hardly stand it!  After our recent time of fasting & prayer, I’m expecting insight & revelation for each of us as we “work the Word into our lives” (Luke 6:46-49, TM)

Today’s reading included Matthew 2, and here’s just a few things that stood our for me:

• Did you notice how quickly/easily the priests and teachers knew the answer to Herod’s question as to where Messiah would be born?  Even though it was only recorded in one obscure prophecy (Micah 5:2), they still had the answer immediately!  Would to God each of us would be SO acquainted with this Book!
• However, while they knew the correct information, not one of them had made the trip to Bethlehem to check it out!  Do you know how far it is from Jerusalem to Bethlehem?  Less than 5 miles! (You’ll see for yourself if you make the trip to Israel with us this November – details here) My heart says it’s far more important to ACT on what we know, than just to store information like a computer!
• The last tidbit I’ll point out is how often God used supernatural means to speak to His people – note verses 9, 13, 19-20, 22. May each of us be just as sensitive to the voice of His Spirit today!

What stood out to you as you read today?  Leave your comments below, and let’s encourage each other in the Word!

Geaux Saints!