Subject: WJD! -- Of Deceit and Joy -- Matthew 2:7-10 To: your_email_name@domain.com -/\/\----------------------------------------------------------------- \ / WHAT JESUS DID! -- http://www.heartlight.org/ --\/------------------------------------------------------------------ Wednesday, January 10, 2001 Of Deceit and Joy Then Herod had a secret meeting with the wise men and learned from them the exact time they first saw the star. He sent the wise men to Bethlehem, saying, “Look carefully for the child. When you find him, come tell me so I can worship him too.” After the wise men heard the king, they left. The star that they had seen in the east went before them until it stopped above the place where the child was. When the wise men saw the star, they were filled with joy. -- Matthew 2:7-10 (NCV) KEY THOUGHT: Herod is that great reminder of Satan's design for us: he is a liar and murderer, and has been since the beginning! (see John 8:44) Under the pretense of worship, Herod seeks to eliminate God's choice for the throne Herod pretentiously occupies. Satan had so blinded Herod, that he would even use the truth of prophetic Scripture to kill God's chosen Messiah. Thwarted only because of God's timing and will, Herod anticipates Judas, who will betray the Lord for personal gain. The question we need to ask is this: "How many times have I betrayed him for nothing?” TODAY'S PRAYER: Holy and Righteous Father, in the power of Jesus' name, please drive the influence of Satan's deceptions from my mind and heart. Give me the ability to see your truth and be protected from Satan's schemes to destroy me, my faith, and those I love. In Jesus' powerful name I pray. Amen. ** The WJD! web page has related scriptures and the ** ** full text of today's key passage. Read it at: ** http://www.heartlight.org/wjd/0110-wjd.html /--- KEEP YOUR READING ON TRACK FOR 2001 ------------------\ We've got a variety of daily Bible reading schedules to suit your needs. Start your day right with us! \-- http://www.heartlight.org/devotionals/reading_plans ---/ WHAT JESUS DID! from HEARTLIGHT /\/\ ===============================================================\ /=== http://www.heartlight.org/wjd \/ What Jesus Did! is a 365-day devotional through the book of Matthew. It is written by Phil Ware and is part of HEARTLIGHT Magazine, the leading Christian living e-zine on the Web. Visit HEARTLIGHT on the web for even more articles, plus music, devotionals and more for your Christian walk! http://www.heartlight.org ABOUT HEARTLIGHT: Heartlight, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) religious non-profit organization. Donations are welcome and tax-deductible! Find out how to help! http://www.heartlight.org/support STAFF: Paul Lee, Co-editor/Webmaster, webminister@heartlight.org Phil Ware, Co-editor, phil@heartlight.org Frank Cloutier, Executive Director, frank@heartlight.org Ben Steed, Boards Administrator, ben@heartlight.org HOW DO I SUBSCRIBE? It's FREE! To subscribe send a blank email to: join-wjd@lists.heartlight.org HOW DO I LEAVE? Send a message to your personal unsubscribe address: leave-wjd@lists.heartlight.org OTHER QUESTIONS? Find answers to your frequently asked questions: http://www.heartlight.org/help/faq/wjd.html ======================================================================