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Today's verse is Luke 7:30-35 with Kim Matthews.
But the Pharisees and the experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.) Jesus went on to say, “To what, then, can I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling out to each other: “ ‘We played the pipe for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not cry.’ For John the Baptist came neither eating bread nor drinking wine, and you say, ‘He has a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Here is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners.’ But wisdom is proved right by all her children.”
"Father... Help me to move in compassion to reveal your heart to people just like Jesus did. Give me your strength to face criticism with grace, and your purposes for my life will be realized. In Jesus' Name, Amen."
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In the Spirit of Malachi 4:6, Kim Matthews is on a mission to restore families by building men and equipping fathers through biblical principles. From defusing gang strongholds to helping young girls choose life for their babies, Kim confronts the challenges of our day through fasting and prayer. Kim is the founder of His Walk Media, the nonprofit organization dedicated to revealing “God’s walk” in everyday life, and HimPossible Group, a collection of companies with the single focus of expanding the Kingdom through commerce and entrepreneurship. She publishes The Walk magazine and produces “The Walk Life Intensive.” She also mentors a group of young women to grow in the knowledge of God while walking in the wisdom to fulfill Kingdom purpose in their generation.
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