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It is the Heart that Counts
The Old Testament law demanded a tenth, and that’s what most people gave. Not because they wanted to, but because they felt they had to. The story is not just about money, it is a matter of living your life for God. Of putting him first in all areas of your life, not because you have to, but because you want to.
To learn more, watch today’s thought based on Luke 21:1-4
In Church and Out of Church
Jesus warned His disciples about the teachers of the law. Outwardly, they put on a show of holiness—seeking honor, respect, and admiration. But their lives told a different story. Behind the appearance of righteousness, they were exploiting the vulnerable, even taking advantage of widows without mercy.
They knew God’s command to love their neighbor, yet their actions revealed hearts far from that truth. Their lives were marked by religious display but lacked genuine compassion.
The lesson is clear: faith is not about appearances on Sunday morning but about how we live every day—in integrity, love, and mercy.
To learn more, watch today’s thought based on Luke 20:45–47.
David’s Lord
Jesus silenced His critics with a profound insight into Psalm 110:1. The Jews rightly understood this passage as a Messianic psalm, pointing to the coming King who would reign over the nations as a descendant of David. But Jesus drew their attention to the striking phrase: “The Lord said to my Lord.”
How could David’s son also be David’s Lord? The answer points us directly to the mystery and majesty of Christ. The Messiah would not only come from David’s line but would also be far greater than David—fully God and fully man. He is the eternal Son of God who took on flesh, God incarnate, the King of kings.
To learn more, watch today’s thought based on Luke 20:41–44.
Self-Inflicted Ignorance
I once asked someone a simple question: “If I could convince you that Jesus is the Christ, would you trust Him today?” Their answer was chilling: “You will never convince me!”
That response revealed more than doubt—it showed a heart that was closed, a mind unwilling to even consider the work of God. That’s what I call self-inflicted ignorance. It’s not that the evidence isn’t there; it’s that the will refuses to see it.
And the results are devastating. To shut out truth is to shut out life itself.
To learn more, watch today’s thought based on Luke 20:1–8.
The Money Changers
In the days of Jesus, two groups of people were especially disliked. Tax collectors were hated because they often overcharged and grew wealthy at the expense of others. But there was another group who, in some ways, were even worse—the money changers in the temple.
When people came to worship, they were forced to exchange their currency, and the money changers charged outrageous rates. Their greed became more than unfair business—it became a barrier. They were literally keeping people away from the temple, away from God.
That’s why Jesus was so deeply grieved and angered. Worship is meant to draw people near, not push them away.
To learn more, watch today’s thought based on Luke 19:45–48.
Jesus Weeps, Do You?
I know that prayer works—I’ve seen it time and time again in ways both big and small.
Yet we’ve all heard the voices: people saying prayer is useless, even mocking Christians for praying.
How do you respond to that? For me, it stirs up a holy sadness. For the first time, I begin to understand why Jesus wept over Jerusalem. He wasn’t angry—He was heartbroken. He loved the people deeply, but His heart ached for those who couldn’t see or receive God’s love.
When we see a world that doesn’t understand the power of prayer or the depth of God’s love, may our first response not be anger or frustration, but compassion. May we weep as Jesus wept, and may our tears move us to pray all the more.
To learn more, watch today’s thought based on Luke 19:41–44.
Party Poopers
There always seems to be someone ready to dampen joy. You’re celebrating, excited, and then someone steps in to complain. That’s exactly what happened as Jesus entered Jerusalem. The crowd shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” Palm branches waved, hearts were lifted, and joy filled the air.
But the Pharisees couldn’t stand it. With their usual disdain, they demanded that Jesus silence the celebration. Yet Jesus replied, “If they keep quiet, the stones will cry out!” (Luke 19:40).
The lesson is clear: true praise cannot be stopped. Creation itself knows who the King is, and He will be glorified!
To learn more, watch today’s reflection on Luke 19:39–40.
The Stone that Had to be Rejected
The people knew their Scriptures well. As Jesus entered Jerusalem, they cried out Psalm 118:26: “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” They waved palm branches, a sign of victory and celebration, convinced that their King had come to save them from Rome.
But though they knew the words, they missed the meaning. That very Psalm also spoke of the One who would be rejected. Jesus came not first to conquer nations, but to conquer sin. The crowd shouted “Hosanna!” yet within days many would cry, “Crucify Him!”
He was the King they needed, though not the King they expected.
To learn more, watch today’s reflection on Luke 19:35–38.
The Colt
Everyone knew how kings and conquerors made their entrance. Heroes came riding into town on great horses! Alexander rode a mighty black stallion. The Caesars paraded in on proud steeds. So naturally, the people expected that Jesus, the long-awaited King, would arrive in Jerusalem the same way.
But that was not God’s plan. Instead, Jesus sent His disciples to an unnamed place to retrieve a colt—the foal of a donkey. Not a war horse, but a symbol of peace and humility. Jesus was not coming to overthrow Rome with power, but to reconcile us to God through His own sacrifice.
By entering Jerusalem this way, He showed us that His kingdom is not of this world. He came to bring peace—not by the sword, but by the cross.
To learn more, watch today’s reflection based on Luke 19:28–35.
What Are You Doing with Your Life?
Eternal life is a gift—it comes only through the work of Jesus Christ, not by our own efforts (Ephesians 2:8–9). But once we belong to Him, everything changes! We become new creations, designed for good works that God Himself has prepared for us to do (Ephesians 2:10).
If we miss this truth and ignore God’s leading, we risk missing so much of what He desires for our lives—things like the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience… things like true contentment… things like the deep assurance that God is with us every step of the way.
The question is: What will you do with the life God has entrusted to you?
To learn more, watch today’s thought based on Luke 19:11–27.
The Man They Loved to Dislike
This one isn’t easy. We naturally want the kind, generous neighbor to seek Christ. They seem like such a “good person”—surely God will make room for them. But what about the neighbor no one likes? The noisy one, the obnoxious one, the self-centered one.
It might surprise us, but Jesus loves them too. In fact, in Luke 19:1–9, Jesus sought out Zacchaeus—a man despised by his community—and changed his life forever.
The good news is that God’s mercy isn’t limited to the likable. His love reaches to the very ones we might overlook—or even avoid.
To learn more, watch today’s thought based on Luke 19:1–9.