Reading: Matthew 1, Judges 21, and Ruth 1-2
Scripture: Matthew 1:25, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.
Observation: When reading this my mind went to some of the traditions that the Church has had in the past. Like many in the Catholic church believe that Mary was a virgin until death, even though scripture never says that. Even here in the first book and first chapter of the New Testament, He did not know her until she gave birth. or later when his mother and brothers were at a wedding, or it talks about John the brother of Jesus.
Application: We as followers of Christ need to be carful that we don’t fall into the tradition of Church and miss out on the true relationship we are to have with God though the gifting of the Holy Spirit by Jesus Christ. I have heard this analogy and truly like the imagery of it. Our home is in Heaven and Jesus is our anchor there sitting at the right had of God and the Holy Spirit is the chain from that anchor to us and we are in control of winch the more we dive into the word and listen to the Holy Spirit speaking into out lives though scripture and that still small voice the more we will shorten our distance between us and God and our home.
Prayer: Father I thank you for your creation and that blessings that you pour out upon us each and every day. I ask you to help us keep our eyes on you and trust your word over the traditions of the church.
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