Lately I have been thinking about the authority of Jesus. He was gentle and gracious but in Matthew 7:28-29 it also says that the people were astonished at His teaching because he taught with authority. He wasn't timid because he taught with authority. 

Recently my daughter had a soccer game and the referee for the game was a young kid who didn't have much experience as a ref and he wasn't using his authority. Because he was very timid and quiet the kids often didn't know what has happening. 

In today's communion we are asking God to help us become more like Jesus by growing gentler and functioning in the authority we have in him. 

Today's Health and Fitness Tip

Authority and confidence are very closely related. And when we are confident in our workouts it often leads to a surge in progress. We must grow from a place of being timid in our workouts to a place of confidence to really see progress. 

I am praying for you.

Daniel