Friday, January 20th

Today’s Scripture

“Afterward, Jesus went out and looked for a man named Matthew. He found him sitting at his tax booth, for he was a tax collector. Jesus said to him, “Be my disciple and follow me.” That very moment, Matthew got up, left everything behind, and followed him. Matthew wanted to throw a banquet to honor Jesus. So he invited Jesus to his home for dinner, along with many tax collectors and other notable sinners. While they were all sitting together at the table, the Jewish religious leaders and experts of the law complained to Jesus’ disciples, “Why would you defile yourselves by eating and drinking with tax collectors and sinners? Doesn’t Jesus know it’s wrong to do that?” Jesus overheard their complaining and said, “Who goes to the doctor for a cure? Those who are well or those who are sick? I have not come to call the ‘righteous,’ but to call those who fail to measure up and bring them to repentance.”          

Luke 5:27-32

Today’s Thought

Even though we can’t follow Jesus physically, we are following Jesus through His Word. The closer we follow Him through following His Word, the greater our life will be. Remember success leaves clues so follow closely.

Today’s Confession

Lord, thank you for your Word, which shows me your ways. Help me to be like you, as I meditate in the Word, allowing it to go deeper into my heart. The more I grow in revelation of your Word, the more my life improves. Help me to always be close to you and follow you in your ways, for then my life will be blessed.