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Matthew 4: 23 “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. 24News about Him spread all over Syria, and people brought to Him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering acute pain, the demon-possessed, those having seizures, and the paralyzed—and He healed them. 25The large crowds that followed Him came from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.”

In the beginning, Jesus’ ministry was highly successful. Crowds were following him, watching for miracles and hearing teaching and preaching in the process. At this point, the only disciples who are mentioned by name are the four fishermen, Andrew, Peter, James, and John. But others are beginning to follow Jesus as well. Opposition has yet to appear, and Jesus’ messages are being repeated across a wide area. Great things are happening, and the disciples are probably very excited about their new Teacher.

Sometimes, things do go well for us. Everything seems to fall into place; opportunities arise just when we need them, and the future seems bright. But we must remember that such days are not necessarily the norm. Most of the time, life is much more an up and down, back and forth proposition.

Many of us hope that our lives will run smoothly and that we will not face persecution. But we must realize that things may change quickly; therefore, we should be grateful for days of quietness and peace. We should thank God for these periods of respite because tomorrow our worlds may be turned upside down. But two things will never change: the love of God and the Word of God. Hebrews 13:5 says “5Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, for God has said: “Never will I leave you,

never will I forsake you.” 6So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.

What can man do to me?” And we must hold on to our vision of Jesus.

PRAYER: Father God, we thank you for days of quietness when things move well. We also thank you that no matter what happens, your promises are sure and that you will never leave us or forsake us. Thank you that we do not have to worry about men’s plans or schemes because you are always with us. In the mighty Name of Jesus. Amen.  

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