Jesus teaches that it is not external traditions that make us righteous, but the condition of our hearts. The Pharisees clung to their man-made rules while ignoring God’s commands. Are we doing the same, judging others while our own hearts remain unchecked? Let God’s Word, not empty rituals, guide your life.
The Pharisees kept asking Jesus for signs, yet they ignored the greatest one. His death and resurrection. Jesus teaches that a heart not filled with God becomes a home for evil. Let us not seek signs but seek the Saviour Himself. Faith in Christ, not miraculous proofs, is what brings lasting transformation.
When Jesus healed a demon-possessed man, the crowds were amazed, but the Pharisees accused Him of working by demonic power. Christ warned them, and us not to attribute the work of the Holy Spirit to evil. Words matter. Our speech reveals our heart. Let us be slow to speak and careful not to speak against the Spirit of God.
Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath, continues to show mercy even when opposed. Though the Pharisees plotted against Him, He withdrew and kept healing the sick, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah. His mission was clear: to bring justice, hope, and healing to the nations, not through noise or force, but with quiet strength and mercy.
When Jesus defended His disciples for plucking grain on the Sabbath, He reminded the Pharisees that mercy matters more than legalism. Christ is Lord of the Sabbath and God’s chosen servant through whom the nations will find hope. We are called to reflect His mercy, not just uphold tradition.
Jesus invites the weary and burdened to find true rest in Him, not in religion or effort, but in relationship. God reveals His kingdom to those who come like children, willing, humble, and teachable. Come and find rest for your soul.
God has invested so much in us, His Word, grace, miracles, and mercy. Yet, like the towns Jesus rebuked, many remain unrepentant. Don’t waste the divine investment in your life. Live in response to His grace.
Even God’s faithful servants can face moments of doubt, like John the Baptist did. But Jesus reminds us that God’s promises remain true even when life doesn’t make sense. In our confusion, His Word is our anchor.
Jesus didn’t come to make us comfortable, He came to call us to full devotion. True discipleship means placing Christ above all, even family. Following Him may cost relationships, but it leads to eternal reward.
Jesus encourages His followers to boldly proclaim the gospel without fear, reminding them of their eternal reward and God’s constant care, even in the face of persecution.
