Today’s reading is Matthew 14:1-21
“But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.” And the king was sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given. He sent and had John beheaded in the prison, and his head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, and she brought it to her mother. And his disciples came and took the body and buried it, and they went and told Jesus.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭14:6-12‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/mat.14.6-12.esv
All,
This stands out because Matthew says, “And the king was sorry, but because of his oaths and his guests he commanded it to be given.” How many times have we done what we knew was wrong because of someone else’s expectations. How many decisions get made because we care more about what someone else thinks that what God thinks? I know I never regret doing what I think God wants me to do and I often regret some thing I’ve done that God didn’t want me to do. Please pray that we and our friends seek God’s approval for all our actions as opposed to only man’s approval. Please continue praying for Debbie, Makenna, and Kole. The funeral was a beautiful celebration of John and Jake’s life. John was a true disciple and warrior for God.