Walk With Me

A week ago, I asked God, "What is this thing called Maturity? What is the process of growth?"

"Take my yoke upon you," Jesus said, "and learn from me. I have given you an example, that you should do as I have done; for it is to this that you are called." And I began this study of one liners from the book of Matthew.

"Not that I have already attained or am already perfected, far from it. But I pursue, with a whole heart, if even I may lay hold of that for which I also have been laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Friends, I do not account of myself to have already laid hold, but one thing I do, FORGETTING THE THINGS WHICH ARE BEHIND AND STRETCHING FORWARD TO THE THINGS WHICH ARE BEFORE, I PURSUE TOWARD THE GOAL FOR THE PRIZE TO WHICH GOD IN CHRIST JESUS HAS CALLED ME UPWARD" (PHIL. 3:12-14). So, walk with me, good reader, as I continue to journey step by step.

This journey will take the form of a series of one-liners as I find them in the light of Matthew's gospel. I will catch them up on a weekly basis, and here is the beginning:

1. In the light of the Hebrew genealogy: with Obed-to work and to serve; with Solomon-to seek Peace and Restoration; with David-to be friends with God.

2. Immanuel-God is with us.

3. After the sacrifice the Nazarite can drink wine.

4. This is my beloved son; in him, I am well-pleased with you.

5. Evil triumphs when good men do nothing.

6 Change your hearts and lives for the kingdom of heaven is near.

So, continue to walk with me. We may meander along, but we will get there eventually. Sometimes the journey is the destination. See you next week in this singular portrait of Jesus as seen through the eyes of Matthew. TTFN