“Therefore, behold, I am sending you prophets and wise men and scribes; some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will flog in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city” (Matthew 23:34)
The word of the Lord will not be stopped. The Lord sends those who are faithful, whom He has made righteous. The word of the Lord will continue to reach out despite those who seek their own way. The way of the Lord is the way He determines it needs to be done. Sinners argue, but those who become faithful learn to trust the Lord and live according to His instruction.
Lord, I do like to pretend I am right. I know how to sin. But I am often wrong. Take me away from the way of self-righteousness into the true righteousness You offer. Guide me in Your goodness and mercy to see that You alone are true. Help me to seek truth in all things. Guide me according to Your word to live the life You have given me, and to do so faithfully.
Lord Jesus, whether it is receiving Your word from another, or sharing Your word, guide me in Your goodness to live in the truth. When I am in the place of untruth, convict me. When it is the truth, grant me boldness. Through all things, help me to be faithful. Guide me in the way of righteousness. Help me to hold fast to the true faith You have revealed. Lead me into all truth. Amen.
