Today we read Matthew 9. Towards the end of the chapter, Jesus states that the “harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” This means that there are so many people around the world who need to hear about Jesus, but there are not enough pastors–then and now. This is particularly true today in countries where Christianity is forbidden. Let us pray that the Lord would raise up many more future pastors around the world, especially in those oppressed countries, so the people can hear the Good News about Jesus and be baptized and join new churches!

Today we read Matthew 8. Here, the Evangelist Matthew reports how Jesus has the power over nature, calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee. He has the power to calm the storms in your life as well. Pray to Him and He will always give you comfort and never leave you.

Today we read Matthew 7. What we call The Golden Rule (“do to others what you would want them to do to you”) comes from the words of Jesus in verse 12. It is another way of saying, “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 12:39). And yet, simply doing good things for others is not the way to get to heaven. For that, you must believe in Jesus Christ. That is what “building your house on the rock” means (Matthew 7:24).

Today we read Matthew 6. In this chapter, Jesus gives us what we call the Lord’s Prayer (verses 9-13). It is the perfect prayer (because it is by Jesus Himself!) and all Christians should know it by heart. May you be blessed by learning it and using it every day, perhaps when you get up and then again when you go to sleep. And maybe even in between, as you desire God’s comfort.