True Joy vs. Empty Promises 🌟 | Matthew Devotional (7-Step QT)
7-Step QT Notes 1. 🙏 Quiet Time Pause. Take a deep breath. Ask God to fill your heart with joy in His promises today. 2. 📅 January 14, 2026 Today’s passage reminds us: True joy comes from recognizing and worshiping Jesus, not from worldly power or control. 3. ✝️ Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem during Herod’s reign, wise men from the East came seeking the newborn King of the Jews, guided by a rising star. Herod, troubled, consulted the chief priests who confirmed the prophecy of Bethlehem. Pretending to worship, Herod sent them to find the child. The star led them to Jesus; they rejoiced greatly, worshiped Him, and offered gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Warned in a dream, they returned home by another route. 4. 📖 Key Verse When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy (v. 10). 5. 📝 Reflection Today’s passage is a well-known story in Scripture, often featured in Christmas plays and performances. It portrays the Magi foll...