He said to me: Human one, listen closely, and take to heart every word I say to you.
MATTHEW 13:23 (MSG)
The seed cast on good earth is the person who hears and takes in the News, and then produces a harvest beyond his wildest dreams.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Those who listen and take to heart what Jesus says will be wildly fruitful.
DAILY FODDER
What gets in the way of you listening to Jesus? What are you going to do about that?
PRAYER
Word of life, worthy of praise, thank you for the words you speak to me. When I listen to the noise of the world, I cannot hear you and my heart hardens against your love and direction. Soften the soil in my heart and help me to hear and teach others to hear your voice and know your love. Amen. (Daily Texts, Ground Up Grace edition)
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.
