Starting a Journey with Jesus Quotes

“Jesus’ baptism is not a nice ceremony, a religious formality.  It was a radical declaration of Gods kingdom, His righteousness, and the upside-down order of things.”
― Ron Oltmanns, Starting a Journey with Jesus: Fourteen Days of Praying with Matthew

“When John realized that a lot of Pharisees and Sadducees were showing up for a baptismal experience because it was becoming the popular thing to do, he exploded: “Brood of snakes!  What do you think you’re doing slithering down here to the river?  Do you think a little water on your snakeskins is going to make any difference?  It’s your life that must change, not your skin!”
― Ron Oltmanns, Starting a Journey with Jesus: Fourteen Days of Praying with Matthew

“King of Glory, speak to me and guide me in the way of worship.  Give me wisdom, but most of all, give me a keener sense of Your presence.”
― Ron Oltmanns, Starting a Journey with Jesus: Fourteen Days of Praying with Matthew

“The Magi bring treasures and gifts fitting for a king.  Hearts that are seeking, that are open will be overjoyed at finding, will fall down and worship.  Deceptive and scheming minds will be frustrated, left out of the divine communication.  Worship leaves us more open and receptive to God,”
― Ron Oltmanns, Starting a Journey with Jesus: Fourteen Days of Praying with Matthew

“Prayer: God, You are the true King, the real ruler of the world and also of the heart.  Rule in me, reign over me, Shepherd, and lead me so I can serve You worthily.  I worship You, Immanuel, King of Heaven, Yeshua Messiah.  I worship You.  Let Your will be done in me today, from morning to night.  Draw me to You so I also can worship and not war against You.”
― Ron Oltmanns, Starting a Journey with Jesus: Fourteen Days of Praying with Matthew