Joe Pallikkathayil

When Jesus taught that marriage is a gift of God and no one should separate what God has put together. The disciples said, "If this is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to get married". Jesus said that only those who are given this gift can do it. He was talking about the gift of celibacy.

"Not everyone can accept this..."Matt. 19:11. April 13, 2014 7:35 AM

Jesus taught us that Moses permitted divorce because of the harness of heart. Hence let us pray that no hardness of heart develop between married couples. Let us pray for them to grow in their love for one another and develop great marriages for the Lord.

"Moses permitted you to divorce..." Matt. 19:7-9. April 12, 2014 7:16 AM

God has forgiven us our debt of sin on the cross of Jesus and Jesus lives to give us forgiveness continuously. Shouldn't we have mercy on our fellow human beings who hurt and offend us? Shouldn't we seek mercy from people whom we hurt and offend?

"Shouldn't you have had mercy...Matt. 18:33. April 8, 2014 7:33 AM

A man owed an incredible amount to the king. He could not pay and the king forgave him out of his mercy. How grateful might have been that servant? In the same way God forgave us the debt of sin we could not pay. He forgave us out of His mercy.

The parable of the unmerciful...Matt.18:23-27. April 6, 2014 6:24 AM

Jesus wants us to know the amazing love God has for us. He gives us the parable of the shepherd who owns a 100 sheep and one wanders away; he goes after that one and brings it back with joy. Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Let us join Him.

"What do you think? If a man owns..."Matt. 18:12-14.March 29, 2014 7:43 AM

Jesus teaches us not to look down on little children; because their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven (Matt. 18:10-11). Throughout this day and our life, let us honor and bless the little children; we are all God's little children.

"See that you do not look down ..."Matt.18:10-11.March 28, 2014 8:04 AM

Jesus tells us the significance of our life; there is always the temptations to sin and lead people to sin. Jesus warns us not to go that way. Our life is a witness for others to follow Jesus and be the light of the world and salt of the earth. Let us live in Jesus.

"Woe to the world because of...Matt. 18:7. March 27, 2014 7:58 AM

Jesus said, "But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." Matt. 18:6. Let us do our best to bring up children for the kingdom of heaven.

"But if anyone causes one of these..."Matt. 18:6.March 26, 2014 8:32 AM

The disciples asked Jesus, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" Jesus called a little child and had him stand among them and said, "Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." Let us practice humility in and for Jesus, loving others as He loves us and serves us.

Whoever humbles himself like this...Matt.18:4.March 24, 2014 7:42 AM

When they came together in Galilee Jesus said to the disciples that He was going to be betrayed and killed and on the third day be raised to life. The disciples were filled with grief. We to grieve when we see our loved ones die. Let us rejoice that they go to heaven.

When they came together in Galilee...Matt.17:22-23. March 21, 2014 7:15 AM

Jesus teaches us to be on guard about the teachings of religious leaders who pretend to know more than what is written in the Bible. We need to be vigilant and not fall into the trap they place. The devil is working in and through them. We need to base our faith and practices on the written Word of God, the Bible.

"Be on guard against the yeast of the Pharisees.."Matt. 16:2-12. March 2, 2014 7:48 AM

Jesus taught us that what makes a person unclean is what comes out of his/her mouth. What is in our heart that comes out of our mouth. Let us not allow evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander to come into our heart. They make us unclean (Matt. 15:19-20).Let us fill our heart with good things.

"For out of the heart come evil thoughts..." Matt. 15:19-20.  February 25, 2014 6:31 AM

We are weak and therefore we doubt. Our doubt can be turned into strength, faith and trust. As soon as we become aware of doubt, let us give it to Jesus and ask him to teach us to trust, believe and obey. Jesus is within us and He is ready to pull us out of any water, trouble and struggle. Let us trust Him with everything, including our life.

"You of little faith, why did you doubt?"...Matt. 14:31.  February 18, 2014 6:21 AM

When Jesus came to his own town, people did not accept him. They asked, "Isn't he the carpenter's son?..." And Jesus said, "Only in his hometown and in his own house is a prophet without honor." It is true that our tendency is not to recognize the greatness of our own people. Let us pray that we change and learn to appreciate our own relatives and friends, people of our own community.

"Only in his hometown and in his own house...Matt.13:54-57. February 6, 2014 8:34 AM

Teachers who are instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of the house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old (Matt. 13:52). We can all be instructed about the written word of God and heaven. The more we are instructed the more treasures we have in our storeroom. Let us learn daily God's word.

Every teacher of the law who has been ...Matt.13:52. February 5, 2014 8:51 AM

Jesus said, "Blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear. Many prophets and righteous people longed to see and hear what you see and hear" Matt. 13:16-17. We are blessed to see and hear Jesus right within us and in the written Word, the Bible, and through other Christians. Let us praise God for Jesus.

Blessed are your eyes because they see...Matt.13:16-17.  January 22, 2014 9:15 AM

Jesus taught us that whoever has will be given more and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him (Matt. 13:12). When we compare ourselves to others, it is easy for us to feel jealousy, envy, anger, etc. In those feelings and actions we are sure to loose even what we have. Praise God for what we have.

"Whoever has will be given more. and he will..."Matt. 13:12.  January 21, 2014 7:02 AM

Jesus teaches us about what happened to Nineveh when Jonah preached; they repented. He pointed out how the Queen of the South came to listen to the wisdom of Solomon. Jesus is greater than Jonah and Queen Sheba. He invites us to listen to Him and receive His wisdom and live healthy and happy now and for eternity.

The men of Nineveh will stand up at the ...Matt.12:41-42. January 16, 2014 9:29 AM

When the religious leaders asked for a miraculous sign, Jesus said, "A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a miraculous sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish.." Matt. 12:39-40. Let us praise God for the miracle of Jesus Christ.

"A wicked and adulterous generation asks for...Matt.12:39. January 15, 2014 10:08 AM

The Pharisees, wanting to find a reason to accuse Jesus, asked Him: "Is it lawful to heal on Sabbath?". We are also tempted to accuse others based on our limited understanding. Why is that person not going to Church on Sundays? Is he not a Christian? We are called to appreciate and encourage people, not condemn them.

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