by TheRestlessPilgrim | Jan 25, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 4:1 (NKJV) “Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” I still wish this were not the case, but the reality is that God will lead us by His Spirit to a place where Satan will tempt us. God does not tempt us...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Jan 24, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 3:17 (NKJV) “And suddenly a voice came from heaven, saying, ‘This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.’” The supposed baptism of the Holy Spirit and every other spiritual experience is invalid and meaningless if God’s verdict on your life...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Jan 23, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 3:15 (NKJV) “But Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Permit it to be so now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.’ Then he allowed Him.” It’s not always that you should have your way or insist that the system must be followed....
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Jan 22, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 3:11 (NKJV) “…but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” Accompanying the Holy Spirit’s baptism is the baptism of fire. And fire burns. We cannot...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Jan 21, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 3:11 (NKJV) “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry…” Know your place. Despite the achievements and successes you may have attained, know your place....
