Tuesday,
30 July
"The
righteous will shine like the sun in the Father's kingdom"
Scripture: Matthew
13:36-43
Then he left
the crowds and went into the house. And his disciples came to him, saying,
"Explain to us the parable of the weeds of the field." He answered, "He who
sows the good seed is the Son of man; the field is the world, and the good seed
means the sons of the kingdom; the weeds are the sons of the evil one, and the
enemy who sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the close of the age, and the
reapers are angels. Just as the weeds are gathered and burned with fire, so will
it be at the close of the age. The Son of man will send his angels, and they
will gather out of his kingdom all causes of sin and all evildoers, and throw
them into the furnace of fire; there men will weep and gnash their teeth. Then
the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has
ears, let him hear."
Meditation
Are you quick to judge the faults of others?
Jesus’ parable teaches us patience lest we judge before the time is right. Jesus
also warns that there is an enemy who seeks to destroy the good seed of his word
before it can bear fruit. Both good and evil can be sown in our hearts like tiny
seeds which germinate, and in due time yield a harvest of good or bad fruit. We
must stand guard lest evil take root in our hearts and corrupt us. Charles Read
said: “Sow an act and you reap a habit. Sow a habit and you reap a character.
Sow a character and you reap a destiny.” In the day of judgment each will reap
what he or she has sown in this life. Those who sow good will shine in the
kingdom of their Father. They will radiate with the beauty, joy, and fullness of
God’s love. Do you allow the love of Jesus Christ to rule in your heart,
thoughts, and actions?
"Lord Jesus, may your
all-consuming love rule in my heart and transform my life that I may sow what is
good, worthy, and pleasing to you."
Psalm 103:6-12
The LORD works vindication and justice for all
who are oppressed.
He made known his ways to Moses, his acts to the people of
Israel.
The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in
steadfast love.
He will not always chide, nor will he keep his anger for
ever.
He does not deal with us according to our sins,
nor requite us
according to our iniquities.
For as the heavens are high above the
earth,
so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him;
as
far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from
us.Copyright © 2013 Don
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