Live in the Light Daily Broadcast

In today's passage, Jesus says, "No one can serve two masters." He explains that people cannot serve both God and money (or wealth). A person will inevitably choose one to prioritize over the other. This message reinforces the idea that one's ultimate allegiance must be to God, as divided loyalty will lead to spiritual failure. Christ warns us to maintain a clear, focused vision on God and beware of t the dangers of divided priorities, particularly the temptation to worship wealth.

Tim Keller is quoted as having said , "every other treasure you have to purchase: Jesus is the only treasure that purchased you". How true is that! Salvation is a free gift and is of infinite, incomparable value - there is nothing that even comes close. In light of this, the bible warns us about placing our trust and value in earthly things that are temporal and can steal Jesus' rightful place in our hearts. Instead, we are called to build up our treasures in heaven, living in light of the Kingdom and the greatest gift of all.

Tim Keller is quoted as having said , "every other treasure you have to purchase: Jesus is the only treasure that purchased you". How true is that! Salvation is a free gift and is of infinite, incomparable value - there is nothing that even comes close. In light of this, the bible warns us about placing our trust and value in earthly things that are temporal and can steal Jesus' rightful place in our hearts. Instead, we are called to build up our treasures in heaven, living in light of the Kingdom and the greatest gift of all.

The discipline of fasting is the topic in today's text, but Christ's message is that which matters most to him: a pure heart. Fasting was and is a practice used to deny oneself in order to fervently seek and draw near to the Lord, and to glorify God. However, in this passage, we learn that the Pharisees would often draw attention to themselves while fasting, ultimately glorifying self and stealing the glory from God. Similarly, when we serve or work in his name and do this with a self-centred attitude or motivation, the Lord sees this hypocrisy and rejects it. Conversely, he also recognizes the pure motivation of genuine heart which seeks to glorify him above all else. God rejects what is false, but blesses what is real!

Today we begin a very special series expositing the greatest sermon ever given: the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus begins this message with the Beatitudes, the instructions for living a life that is blessed by God. Those who are born again and growing in sanctification recognize that as there is a decreasing focus and desire of self, and an increasing hunger for Christ and the Holy Spirit, true blessing will be found. We hear in this message how being poor in spirit leads to richness of life.

The discipline of fasting is the topic in today's text, but Christ's message is that which matters most to him: a pure heart. Fasting was and is a practice used to deny oneself in order to fervently seek and draw near to the Lord, and to glorify God. However, in this passage, we learn that the Pharisees would often draw attention to themselves while fasting, ultimately glorifying self and stealing the glory from God. Similarly, when we serve or work in his name and do this with a self-centred attitude or motivation, the Lord sees this hypocrisy and rejects it. Conversely, he also recognizes the pure motivation of genuine heart which seeks to glorify him above all else. God rejects what is false, but blesses what is real!

Jesus’ teaching on prayer in Matthew 6 is a call to authenticity, humility, and intimacy with God. Christ demonstrated these values not only through His instructions but also through His own prayer life. By retreating to pray in private, by offering sincere and humble petitions, and by living a life of forgiveness, He set the example for a prayerful life rooted in devotion and dependence on the Father. As we reflect on His teachings, we are reminded that prayer is not about eloquence or external recognition, but about cultivating a deep, ongoing relationship with God.

Jesus’ teaching on prayer in Matthew 6 is a call to authenticity, humility, and intimacy with God. Christ demonstrated these values not only through His instructions but also through His own prayer life. By retreating to pray in private, by offering sincere and humble petitions, and by living a life of forgiveness, He set the example for a prayerful life rooted in devotion and dependence on the Father. As we reflect on His teachings, we are reminded that prayer is not about eloquence or external recognition, but about cultivating a deep, ongoing relationship with God.

John 11 cites the greatest of all Jesus' miracles documented in this gospel. The story of Christ raising Lazarus from the dead demonstrates his supreme power and complete authority over everything - including death. As believers and followers of Christ, we have no reason to fear death: through his sacrifice on the cross and his resurrection, Jesus has purchased us everlasting life and an inheritance in heaven that is guaranteed and irrevocable.

John 11 cites the greatest of all Jesus' miracles documented in this gospel. The story of Christ raising Lazarus from the dead demonstrates his supreme power and complete authority over everything - including death. As believers and followers of Christ, we have no reason to fear death: through his sacrifice on the cross and his resurrection, Jesus has purchased us everlasting life and an inheritance in heaven that is guaranteed and irrevocable.