“Then that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet was fulfilled: “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of the one whose price had been set by the sons of Israel; and they gave them for the Potter’s Field, as the Lord directed me” (Matthew 27:9-10).
Our God knows all things. The beginning and the end are in His view. He knew what would happen and told us so that we might believe. Sinners may sell off God in their hearts for trinkets (which He made), but the faith He gives you is the most precious thing, for it leads to life itself. Evil begets death. God offers life through the One who was handed over to death. But God is good, and death cannot reign.
Lord, in the mysteries of this life, help me to better understand the gift of faith which You have given me. Guide me in my daily living to humbly recognize all the places in Your word where You are speaking to me clearly and succinctly. Help me, Lord Jesus, so that I may walk with You now and forever in the true and real life You give by grace. Your word speaks truth. Where else can I go but to You?
Lord Jesus, sinners do dumb things. Your word has spoken truth in order that I may know You, who is Truth Incarnate. No price can be set on Your head, for all things have come into being through You. In You, all things are being made new. Guide me in the life of faith which You have given me that I may grow each day into Your likeness. Teach me now and always to live in Your love. Amen.
