Matthew 13:39
We must remember that this parable is about the church. These tares are sown by the devil, and yet they are allowed to grow up with the wheat. The devil will plant tares in the church, and it will be quite common to find them there. However, Jesus does not allow his angels to remove them now.
This does not mean that we should intentionally allow false brethren into the church. It does mean that if angels could root up the wheat with the tares, so could we. We are not on a mission to ‘clean out’ the church, but to build it. If a congregation identifies a sin problem, it should most definitely be dealt with. But, we must not be secret spies lurking about trying to find unfaithful brethren.
The harvest is coming. We have to remember that the church, though it is protected by Almighty God, is not eternal. There is a time limit for our ministry. Thus, a sense of urgency is not, and will never be, wrong. The second coming of the Lord Jesus is drawing closer every day. The angels are preparing. The devil, though he doesn’t like to admit it, is preparing. The earth itself is preparing. We must, above all else, be prepared.
Bible Reading: 1 Samuel 17:1-18:30
Scripture Memory: 1 John 3:5 “And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, You always know what to prepare us for, and how to prepare us. Thank You for helping us to see and know what You are doing in this world. Our lives can be full of vital meaningfulness because of Your communication with us. We benefit most from understanding our dependence upon You. It is so easy for us to forget that we cannot handle everything on our own. We need to know and understand You. We need to be constantly dependent upon Your every word and guiding in our lives. We need moment-by-moment communication with an Almighty God. You make our lives full and free. You give us an abundance that only You fully understand. You are so important, and Your faithfulness to us is so vital. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a man having trouble with his nerves. Pray for a man making work-related choices. Pray for a woman who is stuck at home for awhile. Pray for lost people in America.
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