The depth I have fallen

Today's reading: Matthew 2 - the visit of the magi, the escape to egypt, the return to nazareth,

For the Israelites their closest moment and experience with God was their great escape from egypt to the promiseland. From there they dwelled with God, traveled with him, and just heard his voice to them through the prophets.

For me my greatest moment and experience with God was the death and resurrection of my Jesus. It was when I accepted in my heart that Jesus Christ laid down his life for me so that I could have life to the fullest.

What does this have to do with the passage and me? Well I am just going to share some thoughts that came up on my mind while reading this passage.

When you REALLY BELIEVE in something, you take action upon it. King Herod knew what God was capable of, he tried with all of his strength to not let Jesus take the throne. He took action on it. The Magis had an idea of the one who was going to save Israel - they went on a long journey to worship him.

Mary and Joseph knew GOD and they loved Him. They were obedient.

Everything has been about me lately. I have been exhausted from school and ministry. I know my relationship with God is genuine - I know he loves me and I know I love Him, but why is it that I don't act like it?

My devotion to the one I love has struggled these past few weeks. I have struggled with pursuing Him, I have struggled with honoring Him, I have struggled to love Him. I have not been feeding his sheep nor have I been feeding myself. I am Peter, I've made so many broken promises and he still chooses to stay close with me. God I love you, thank you for being so faithful and being true to your word. I pray today be a fresh start. I pray for faith that drives me to pursue you. I really do believe your love for me is real give, give me the grace to act on it. I am so glad your mercies are new each day. Your mercy extrends from the east to the west. Thank you for your forgiveness.

I will never forget this promise of yours that you repeat over and over again.

Ezekiel 37:27 - my dwelling place will be with them, I will be their God and they will be my people.

Jeremiah 24:6-7 - my eyes will watch over them for their good, and I will bring them back to this land, I will build them a heart to know me, that I am the Lord. They will be my people, and I will be their God, for they will return to me with all their heart.

I love you and thank you father.