Jeff Kusner

Matthew






Matthew 06:25-26

Posted on May 19, 2010

Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?

Matthew 06:25-26 (ESV)

Comment: God is able to provide all that we are in need of and guard against evil. If we choose to trust in Him instead of worrying about things of the world it is better for our souls.

Matthew 28:10

Posted on May 10, 2010

Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me."

Matthew 28:10 (NIV)

Comment: Christ is risen, He is with us. His resurrection silences fear and fills us with hope and joy. Now go out and proclaim it!

Matthew 06:34

Posted on May 5, 2010

Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.

Matthew 06:34 (MSG)

Comment: It serves no purpose to be preoccupied with what might happen, so don't worry about tomorrow, let God be God in your life today.

Matthew 28:05-06

Posted on May 4, 2010

The angel said to the women, "Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. "He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying.

Matthew 28:05-06 (NASB)

Comment: Do not allow fear to mislead or fool you with things that are not true. We have no cause to be afraid when we place our faith in God's promises that are true. Seek Him and you will find Him, and then look forward to meeting Him face to face. He is our reward.

Matthew 24:06

Posted on April 29, 2010

And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that you are not frightened or troubled, for this must take place, but the end is not yet.

Matthew 24:06 (AMP)

Comment: When our hearts are fixed and trusting in God we are able to be at peace and unafraid of outside troubles that we have no control over.

Matthew 11:28-29

Posted on April 26, 2010

Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentile at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 11:28-29 (NLT)

Comment: Heed the call of Christ and lay down your burdens before Him, your burdens of worry, of fear, of all sin. Let the power of Christ provide you with His peace that provides rest from the power of sin.

Matthew 17:05-07

Posted on April 6, 2010

While Peter was still speaking, the shadow of a bright cloud passed over them. From the cloud a voice said, "This is my own dear Son, and I am pleased with him. Listen to what he says!" When the disciples heard the voice, they were so afraid that they fell flat on the ground. But Jesus came over and touched them. He said, "Get up and don't be afraid!"

Matthew 17:05-07 (CEV)

Comment: What a comfort it is that Christ is nearby, that through His word and touch of grace He is able to remove the clouds of fear.