ISAIAH 61:10 (NLT)
I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God!
For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation
and draped me in a robe of righteousness.
EPHESIANS 5:9 (CEB)
Light produces fruit that consists of every sort of goodness, justice, and truth.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
The light emanating from Christ produces righteous fruit.
DAILY FODDER
When I first read Ephesians 5:9, I thought Paul was intentionally mixing his metaphors for impact. After all, fruit comes from plants! But as I noddled on this it dawned on me that plants need light to produce fruit. Might it be that Paul's not mixing things up to make his point?
PRAYER
Glorious God, thank you for setting us up to live fruitful lives. Forgive me for the times I gravitate toward darkness. Dress me for outdoor living. I want your sunshine to produce abundant and healthy fruit from my life. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.