Don’t embarrass any of us
Who went out on a limb for you.
It’s the traitors who should be humiliated.
LUKE 8:13 (TCEB)
Seeds that fall on rock represent people who hear the words about God’s kingdom and are happy to believe the message. But they believe it for only a short while. That’s because the message doesn’t take root in their life. When the storms of life blow in, the seeds blow away.
THE ESSENCE
Those who sink down roots in the Kingdom of God have staying power.
DAILY FODDER
How does one sink down roots in the Kingdom of God? How do storms in life actually help us sink down roots?
PRAYER
Gracious God, you're totally faithful. I never have worries about your reliability. I am concerned, however, about whether my roots go down deep enough to weather a storm. Nurture depth in my life so that my faith is more than a passing fad. I want to be more than enthusiastic about you and my place in Jesus' kingdom. 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.
