Matthew 25:33
In ancient times, as well as some in the Middle East today, the right hand is a place of honor, whereas the left a place of dishonor. Thus, it would have been immediately obvious to the disciples what Jesus meant by mentioning these two sides. Furthermore, though a shepherd might allow his sheep to become intermingled with other cattle, he would at some point or another want to separate them so that the sheep might enter his fold. One of the things I believe Jesus is emphasizing here because of how He tells the story is the ease with which He will perform this judgment. We often get the idea that judgment will be a long and drawn out process in which people’s actions will be weighed very specifically. Though the Lord has a record of every action, it will not be difficult for Him to identify the righteous. Just as the shepherd, He will have little trouble discerning his own sheep, mingled among a group of goats.
Bible Reading: Isaiah 37:1-40:31
Scripture Memory: James 4:6 “But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for this glorious and wonderful day! As fall begins to roll into winter we see the beauty of Your grand creation as it proceeds into yet another year. The glory of Your works is only overshadowed by the grandeur of Your great grace. We find ourselves, every time we turn around, singing praises to You for Your wondrous works. We can never praise You enough! As we meditate upon Your great love for us, may we never forget to share love with our fellow men. And, in all of this, we look so much forward to the soon return of that great Author and Finisher of our faith, the Lord Jesus Christ, Your darling Son. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a woman with cancer having chemo treatments. Pray for a couple travelling.
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