Day 292

Galilean Ministry cont.
13.  In Capernaum
- Jesus gives tribute money (M-25) - Matthew 17:24-33
- Discourse on humility and forgiveness (D-8)
    *Contention as to who is great - Matthew 18:1-5; Mark 9:34-37; Luke 9:46-48
    *John rebuked for his zeal - Matthew 18:6-14; Mark 9:38-50; Luke 9:49-50
    *Forgiveness and prayer - Matthew 18:15-20
    *Parable of unmerciful servant (P-10) - Matthew 18:21-35


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As I was typing in 'humility and forgiveness' the thought crossed my mind...that is me.  I need to remember that I am nothing without HIM and I, who have been forgiven much, need to forgive also.


Mat 6:15  But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. 



Mat 18:21-22  Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. 

Mat 18:35  So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.


Mar 11:25  And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.


Luk 17:3  Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.


Father, help us to remember that YOU, who are great in mercy and majesty have forgiven much, so to, must we, in loving obedience do to our fellow travelers.


Who am I reminded me of a song by Casting Crowns.  Below are the lyrics, this is a youtube link:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt7OZyBj5Ik


Who am I? 
That the Lord of all the earth,
Would care to know my name,
Would care to feel my hurt.
Who am I? 
That the bright and morning star,
Would choose to light the way,
For my ever wandering heart.

Bridge:
Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.

Chorus:
I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.
I am yours. 

Who am I? 
That the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love
And watch me rise again.
Who am I? 
That the voice that calmed the sea,
Would call out through the rain,
And calm the storm in me.

Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.


I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours. 

Not because of who I am,
But because of what you've done.
Not because of what I've done,
But because of who you are.


I am a flower quickly fading,
Here today and gone tomorrow,
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still you hear me when I'm calling,
Lord, you catch me when I'm falling,
And you've told me who I am.
I am yours.
I am yours.
I am yours.

Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
Cause I am yours..
I am yours..


 Father, help each of us to remember that all that we are, have, or ever will be is solely by Your grace and mercy.  Help us Lord to show to those who are perishing the same love that You have shown to us.