26 Apr 2014; Mat 4

26 Apr 2014; Mat 4

Mat 4 is about the temptation of Christ. But I am not dwelling on these. And very quickly, the 3 areas that we are easily tempted are:
a. Material needs - turn these stones to bread
b. Power - ability to command the angels that they will support Jesus if He was to fall
c. Status - the whole world will be His

 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

(Matthew 4:17 ESV)

Jesus began His ministry after 40 days and nights in the desert. Who prepared Him. He was not like Paul who was born to a priestly family. Where did Jesus studied his word.

Matthew did not answered these questions. Very quickly, the book of Matthew is about the birth of Jesus, His baptism and His temptation. Only Luke 2 mentioned briefly about how he discussed religious teaching during a visit to the temple and Jesus then grew in wisdom and in statue.

It strike me as we are never ready for the ministry - starts now. Not after you have read the bible nor after you have attend theological school.

As I reflect, it is not the amount of truths that I can get before ministry began. And ministry does not include teaching the words, it involves just serving God in whatever ways possible for us.

We are made to worship and to give glory to His name. It is therefore and where we are - the ability to give glory and be able to testify about Him.

As we keep close to God, He will be our guide. It is the intend of God that none shall perish and we are His mouthpiece - surely given the divine opportunity - God will speak to us - provide we avail ourselves.

Lord, began my ministry here and now.