God Keeps His Promises Today we reach the conclusion of the Gospel of Matthew by reading Matthew 26-28. These chapters cover the most pivotal events in human history, including the betrayal of Jesus, His trial, the crucifixion, and His glorious resurrection. We see the fulfillment of prophecy at every turn, from the thirty pieces of silver to the specific details of His suffering. Even in the darkest moments of the narrative, God’s sovereign plan is moving forward exactly as intended. The Weight of a Promise In our commentary today, we look closely at Peter’s bold claim that he would never fall away, even if everyone else did. Peter’s failure to keep that promise serves as a powerful reminder for us today. Often, we make commitments to God based on our emotions, which can ebb and flow like the tide. When we fail, as Peter did, it is easy to fall into despair. However, as we see in Peter’s life, Jesus was not surprised by the failure. God sees our remorse, offers forgiveness, and can still use us to accomplish His plans. If you have failed, do not beat yourself up. Turn back to the One who never breaks a promise. Resurrection Power and the Saints One of the most fascinating and often overlooked details in Matthew’s account is the resurrection of many saints following Jesus’ own resurrection. These individuals came out of their tombs and appeared to many in the holy city. While we are told very little about their identity or their final destination, their presence served as a physical testimony that Jesus had truly conquered the grave. This event gives us a glimpse into the life after death that awaits all who put their trust in Christ. On This Date in Church History On this day, we remember Huldryk Zwingli, a Swiss reformer who moved to Zurich to become the People’s Priest. Zwingli was a pioneer of the verse by verse Bible study method we use today. Instead of following the church calendar, he began at Matthew 1, verse 1, and preached through the entire New Testament. Also on this date in 1714, George Whitefield was born. He was a leader in the Methodist movement and a spark for the First Great Awakening. Known for his incredible voice, it was said he could be heard by 30,000 people in an open field without any amplification. Visit the website at lifespringmedia.com to share your thoughts on today’s reading.