There was something different about Jesus when He taught. Even as a 12 year old boy, the religious leaders heard the distinctive element of the Heavenly Father’s endorsement upon this young man’s voice and the content of His message.

Christ’s authority is available to us. His blood can cleanse us from our sin giving us a clear conscience. His message can be in our words as we fill our hearts and minds with the scriptures.

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations … teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.” [Matt. 28:18,20]

DAILY PRAYER: Lord, You have given the words of eternal life to us. Grace us to be faithful witnesses to everyone we come in contact with.

DAILY READING: Mark 1-3