JANUARY 23, 2026 – The Heart Of The Matter

The Heart Of The Matter

JANUARY 23, 2026
Daily Reading—Genesis 46-48 /  Matthew 15:1-20

WHAT GOD HAS SAID:

Matthew 15:8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

WHAT I HAVE SEEN:

    There is a lot of showiness in many churches today. I am not saying it is all bad or carnal. However, I am not saying it is all God-honoring either. You can put on a great production, have it all sound good, and even call the name of Jesus from time to time, and yet not honor God. Worship is not about the professionalism of the show. Worship is about the purpose of the heart.

    This week, many who read this will attend what is called a Worship Service. However, we must remember, worship is not about how well you sing or how many times you say amen. For it to be a genuine worship service, you need to draw near to God with your heart.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

How can your worship of God today
prepare you to better worship God this Sunday?

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this passage and today’s devotion?

Within this reading, do I find a CHALLENGE for my life?

What are the things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?