Matthew 25:19
Though I would not for a minute try to suggest that the Lord is not coming soon, here we have the statement that the Lord returned after a long time. This simply tells me that from our standpoint, it will seem like a long time. For the Lord, of course we know that it is not that long. For one who is eternal in both directions thousands of years are but a moment. But, for us here it may seem quite a long time before his return. Because of this many have assumed that there will not be a reckoning. May this verse serve as a warning that no matter how long it seems the Lord may tarry there will come a reckoning day. He will meet with us and try our works and try our hearts. The Lord knows who are his and he knows our works and the value of them. He loves us and he will judge justly, but he will not spare those who have not obeyed such as the servant who hid his lord’s money. The attitude, the lack of obedience is the key here. Jesus shall return looking for those who obey Him, regardless of the amount of profit. He will look at the percentage due to our faithful obedience to His commands.
Bible Reading: Proverbs 28:1-30:33
Scripture Memory: James 4:1 “From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the wonderful beauty that You have put all around us. Even as the days get colder, and we love the warmth of the inside more and more, we remember the great grandeur of Your creation. Even in the cold our hearts are filled with the great warmth of Your power and mighty love. How can we ever stop singing Your praises? In every minute of life You give us another reason to praise Your holy name. As scripture says, may the words of our mouth and the meditation of our hearts be pleasing in Your sight. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for an elderly woman with health issues. Pray for a family that just lost a loved one. Pray for a woman who needs to make some changes in her life.
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