A Jew who became part of the Lord's disciples after the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. He was an eyewitness to his resurrection." />

Meaning of MATTHIAS

(prob. variation of Mattathias, "gift of Jehovah"; cf. 1 Chr. 25:21 in the LXX).
A Jew who became part of the Lord's disciples after the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. He was an eyewitness to his resurrection.

(prob. variation of Mattathias, "gift of Jehovah"; cf. 1 Chr. 25:21 in the LXX).
A Jew who became part of the Lord's disciples after the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan. He was an eyewitness to his resurrection.

This made him a candidate to take the place vacated by Judas. The apostles prayed and then cast lots to leave to God the determination of whether Matthias or the other candidate was called to take his place among the apostles. Matthias was the chosen one (Acts 1:21-26). Nothing else is known about him.

When the inspiration of God comes, and He says -

DAILY DEVOTIONAL

The Inspiration of Spiritual Initiative

Oswald Chambers

When the inspiration of God does come, it comes with such miraculous power that we are able to arise from the dead and do the impossible thing. God does not give us overcoming life; He gives us life as we overcome.

So long as there is a human being who does not know Jesus Christ, I am his debtor to serve him until he does.

DAILY DEVOTIONAL

The Determination To Serve

Oswald Chambers

The mainspring of Paul 's service is not love for men, but love for Jesus Christ. Paul's realization of how Jesus Christ had dealt with him is the secret of his determination to serve others.

No matter what sin we have committed, no matter how terrible it may be, God loves us.- Billy Graham

DAILY DEVOTIONAL

What God’s Love Can’t Do

Billy Graham

God cannot forgive the unrepentant sinner. The human race is called on throughout the Bible to repent of sin and return to God. This love of God can be entirely rejected. God will not force Himself upon any man against his will.

“To know the will of God is the greatest knowledge! To do the will of God is the greatest achievement.”—George W. Truett

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Pure and Powerful

Zig Ziglar

Too often, we value all received messages equally. God’s Word, though, is more precious and valuable than any other message sent to us. The psalmist describes God’s message as “pure words” that are like silver processed “seven times” in the furnace.

“The only ultimate disaster that can befall us is to feel ourselves at home on this earth.”— Malcolm Muggeridge

DAILY DEVOTIONAL

The Secret of Contentment

Zig Ziglar

Somewhere along the way, Paul learned the secret of contentment. He realized that possessions, fame, beauty, and other earthly things can be pleasant for a while, but they can never produce genuine contentment. That comes from the inside.