March 30 - April 4 Day 35 – Monday, March 30 Scripture Reading:  Matthew 12  Theme:   Mercy Over Performance Reflection In Matthew 12 , conflict rises. Jesus heals on the Sabbath and is immediately criticized. The religious leaders are watching closely — not to understand, but to accuse. In response, Jesus repeats a line that echoes powerfully through this Gospel: “I desire mercy and not sacrifice.” The tension in this chapter is not about whether God values worship. It is about whether...

March 23 - 27 Day 30 – Monday, March 23 Scripture Reading:  Matthew 7 Theme:   Building on What Lasts Reflection Matthew 7 brings the Sermon on the Mount to a close, and Jesus leaves no room for passive listening. He speaks about judgment and humility — reminding us to examine ourselves before correcting others. He speaks about persistence in prayer — ask, seek, knock. He speaks about narrow and wide roads, true and false fruit, words versus obedience. And then He ends with a story. Two...

March 16 - 20 Day 25 – Monday, March 16 Scripture Reading:  Matthew 2 Theme:   Responding to Christ Reflection In Matthew 2 , we see very different responses to the birth of Jesus. The Magi travel far, seeking Him with humility and intention. Herod, threatened by the possibility of a new king, responds with fear and violence. One posture is worship. The other is control. The presence of Christ reveals what is already in the heart. The Magi bring gifts and bow low. Herod clings to power....