A DAY IN THE LIFE by Gary Ochs

What would it look like to follow Jesus—not from a distance, but day by day?

A Day in the Life: Journal Reflections of Matthew, Disciple of the Messiah is a 31-day Scripture-based journey through the life and ministry of Jesus, told through the imagined journal reflections of Matthew—the former tax collector who left everything to follow Him.

Blending faithful engagement with the Gospel narrative, historical texture, and reflective storytelling, this book invites readers to walk alongside Jesus and His disciples as the Kingdom of God quietly unfolds. Each day offers a window into the inner struggles, questions, and growing faith of those who encountered Christ up close—not as spectators, but as followers being transformed.

Written for readers who long to slow down and enter the story more deeply, A Day in the Life is both devotional and immersive—designed to be read prayerfully, one day at a time. It is not a retelling of the Gospel, but a companion journey that encourages reflection, humility, and renewed trust in Jesus as Messiah and King.

Whether read individually or alongside Scripture, this book is an invitation to walk again with Jesus—and to rediscover what it means to be called, forgiven, and sent.