ISAIAH 42:9 (MSG)
Take note: The earlier predictions of judgment have been fulfilled.
I’m announcing the new salvation work.
Before it bursts on the scene,
I’m telling you all about it.”
MATTHEW 13:37-38 (TCEB)
Jesus said, "The farmer planting the good seed is the Son of Humans. The field is the world. The good seed are citizens of the kingdom. The weeds are folks who are full of the devil..."
THE ESSENCE
Through Jesus, God has planted a new crop.
DAILY FODDER
If Jesus has planted a new crop, the implied question is, are you a part of the emerging new crop or the weed patch that will need to be eliminated? Are you living as a citizen of God's emerging kingdom or the kingdom weeds?
PRAYER
God, I'm grateful that you are committed to replanting creation. I confess that I've gotten so used to being surrounded by weeds that I don't think much of it. But I want to be a part of your new crop. Plant your life-giving Spirit in me to support the new growth needed to be a part of your new thing. I'm delighted at what you are doing through Farmer Jesus. 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.
