Friday... We see things differently and it can make such a difference. Over in Matthew 9 there is a story that shows how differently we can see things. Verses 32b-34 (NLT) says, "... a demon possessed man was brought to Jesus. So Jesus cast out the demon, and then the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed. 'Nothing like this has ever happened in Israel' they explained." But the Pharisees said, 'He can cast out demons because he is empowered by the prince of demons.'" Here we have two different views of the same experience. The Message Paraphrase says, "The people were up on their feet applauding; 'There's never been anything like this in Israel!' The Pharisees were left sputtering, 'Smoke and mirrors. It's nothing but smoke and mirrors. He's probably made a pact with the Devil.'" Our view makes such a difference. It really does. It really does. Proverbs 3:21-26 says, "Dear friends, guard Clear Thinking and...
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