Daily Walk Through the New Testament
July 3
Read Luke 7:24-50

The human eye is a marvel of human anatomy. Its ability to distinguish the millions of colors in nature or calculate the depth of a meadow is beyond comprehension. It can see up close or to the far reaches of space. But it cannot see itself. All any of us will ever see of ourselves in this life is a mere reflection in a mirror. And what we do see of ourselves we do not believe. Think of a time when you have seen yourself in a photo or heard yourself on a recording. Were you surprised? Our ability to see the faults in others is seemingly flawless, but our ability to see ourselves is certainly flawed. Ask God for the grace to see yourself as you truly are, and He will lead you to have genuine remorse for your sin.

Daily Walk Through the New Testament

July 2

Read Luke 6:46-7:23

Belief is sometimes defined by the intensity with which someone accepts or trusts something, but the Bible teaches that belief is defined by its content. In whom or what do we believe? A biblical faith is believing in Jesus and in His Word.
Focusing on the words and actions of Jesus in the New Testament can help cultivate such a faith. Jesus identified Himself clearly, saying He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, among other things. He explained God’s truth in sermons and parables, and He verified His identity through miracles. When John the Baptist questioned Jesus’ identity, Jesus pointed to things He had been doing: He’d healed the sick, raised the dead, and taught the multitudes the principles of life (Luke 7:18-22).
Study God’s Word, and let it instruct the content of your faith and give you the confidence to trust Him today.

Daily Walk Through the New Testament

July 1

Read Luke 6:24-45

Jesus came to earth to give us a new heart. He declared that one day His Father would write His law upon our hearts, and today we can experience that. It’s different than the law written on tablets of stone because it no longer works from the outside in, but rather, the inside out. This new heart is in fact His heart.
However, if we’re not careful, we may believe we have moved forward in our relationship with Christ only to find we have simply changed to a new set of rules. These new mandates from Jesus are no more possible to keep than those received from Mount Sinai. Our only chance at obedience comes from having a redeemed and renewed heart.
One of Jesus’ mandates for us is to love our enemies. When Jesus saves us, He gives us life and the ability to give that life to others. Look for ways you can be a distributor of this great life. Who are your enemies? Who has brought you pain, difficulty, or frustration? Rather than responding to your human enemies with judgment, respond with love. Do whatever is good for them, bless them, pray for them, and give them the grace they need. Live out the new heart of love the Father has given you.