From the four corners of the earth
people are coming to their senses,
are running back to GOD.
MATTHEW 8:11 (NLT)
Jesus: And I tell you this, that many Gentiles will come from all over the world—from east and west—and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the feast in the Kingdom of Heaven.
THE ESSENCE
Surprise! People from all over the world, even non-Jews, will be a part of the Kingdom of Heaven festivities.
DAILY FODDER
If God's Kingdom will be multi-cultural, what does that suggest about our current priorities? How will people who have segregated themselves into mono-cultural ghettos feel when they're seated next to believers from so many places?
PRAYER
Gracious God, it is so radical — so heart-warming — to hear that your planned future is trans-cultural. Forgive me for setting my sights so narrowly that I don't even notice the brothers and sisters from the four corners of the world. Nurture my love for other cultures and peoples so that I'm prepared for the Kingdom of Heaven. I love foreigners! 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.
