Matthew 8
Devotional
Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him.
— Matthew 8:23
True disciples follow Jesus. Just before this verse a follower of Jesus said, “Lord, let me first go and bury my father, before I follow you.” Apparently there were things in his life that were keeping him from being a diligent disciple of the Lord. He was unwilling or unable to truly walk with and follow the Lord. He was not (in the end) a genuine disciple, because true disciples follow Jesus.
Today’s Goal
Is there anything in your life that is keeping you from fully following Jesus? Lay it down! Jesus is greater.
Helpful Resources
Enduring Word Commentary with Pastor David Guzik
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Additional Daily Devotionals
My Utmost for His Highest | Oswald Chambers
Morning & Evening | Charles Spurgeon
Books on the Gospels
“Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah” by Alfred Edersheim
