July 22

Today’s Reading - Matthew 2:13-23

Thought:

It is hard to imagine the unspeakable means by which Herod tried to destroy Jesus and the overwhelming fear and hatred that must have motivated that cruel act. But you know, Herod was just the first in a never-ending line of people and forces that have tried to rid the world of Jesus and His influence. There will always be those who, out of fear and hatred for a God that they don’t even know, will try to dismiss, dispel, or destroy Him and His Word. But try though they may, they will never be able to rid the world of God. He has promised us that His Word will never pass away, and as long as there are faithful Christians who are living for Christ, He will continue to live on in this world and change lives for good.

What can you do today to influence someone for Christ and help 

further His cause?