Matthew 13:12
This comment of Christ actually helps us to understand the parable itself better. Those who have the Truth, but have not truly accepted it, will lose it. They know who Christ is, and they believe what they have heard about him. They may even try to live for him and do what is right. But, the seed of the Word is taken from them because they are distracted by something else. They have not allowed the Word to ‘take root,’ so to speak.
This principle found in this verse is one of Jesus’ most powerful points. Almighty God will level things out spiritually. Those who have much of the Truth, and truly accept Christ, will move on and on in this realization. The saints shall be given more and more Truth. Those who do not really accept him, who use poorly the Truth that they have, will lose what they have. God’s Truth is not something to be taken lightly.
Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 22:1-24:22
Scripture Memory: 1 John 2:28 “And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.“
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for another day to worship You. It is so good to know You, and Your mighty power. I am thankful for Your power not just because You do so much for me, but because it lets me know that You can handle everybody else too. Nobody can slip by. You are able to make Your grace available to every single person. You understand every situation. I never have to worry that I will find some place where Your light cannot shine. Help me to be a beacon in the night by Your power. Thank You for loving us, all of us. Give us the grace to love others like You love us. We need to be reflections of You, because You are worth reflecting. To be like You and make You known to others brings Your glory to our lives and makes us valuable. I cannot get over how Your work for us makes us so much better and fulfills our existence so much. Thank You! Thank You for Jesus, Father! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a family that just lost a loved one. Pray for a woman with liver cancer.
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