What Jesus Did! 'What about Us?' — Matthew 19:27-30

Monday, September 13, 2021

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Then Peter said to [Jesus], "We've given up everything to follow you. What will we get?"

Jesus replied, "I assure you that when the world is made new and the Son of Man sits upon his glorious throne, you who have been my followers will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life. But many who are the greatest now will be least important then, and those who seem least important now will be the greatest then."

— Matthew 19:27-30 NLT

Key Thought

At first glance, Peter's statement and question seem very self-promoting. The question, however, is more his looking for reassurance that they have indeed tried to follow Jesus. They had, in fact, left everything to follow him. While they had not always understood or chosen the proper course, they had sacrificed everything to follow him. We must not discount the great sacrifices these 12 apostles made. When Jesus is crucified, it will make their devastation all the more severe.

Jesus does not rebuke Peter. Instead, like he had done for so many others who were desperate for his care and cure, he affirms him. In the same way, if we truly surrender our lives in obedience to Jesus Christ as Lord, he promises us very much the same kind of blessing he promises in today's verses. Just as we cannot out sacrifice God, neither can we begin to imagine his ultimate blessings for us who love him and seek to faithfully follow him!

Today's Prayer

Almighty and gracious God, I trust in your promises. Please give me the courage to live with radical faith in Jesus as Lord knowing that any hardship here will not go unnoticed and unrewarded by your grace. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings

  • Luke 22:25-30
  • 1 Corinthians 6:1-2
  • Romans 8:18

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About This Devotional

What Jesus Did! is a series of one-year devotional guides through each gospel, using one short scripture passage each day and following the Gospel in sequential order. Each devotional consists of a scripture passage and a reflection and a prayer which open up the day's scripture and show how it challenges you to live for Jesus.

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