Matthew 13
Either at the end of their lives or at the End of Times, there will be those who lack faith and will be condemned. It's hard to fathom this - a loving God who loves all of His children who does not save all of His children. Yet this is not the case - God wants us to be in a willing relationship with Him where we submit to Him and depend on Him, where we deny ourselves and instead seek His desires above our own.
God is the One who bring us to faith...or not. This does not get us off the hook for His command to tell others about Him.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God who loves us and who willingly goes to the cross to save us from the sting of sin and death. Thank You Jesus - the greatest gift of all time. I am not worth such a gift. I daily miss the mark. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith. v58
Either at the end of their lives or at the End of Times, there will be those who lack faith and will be condemned. It's hard to fathom this - a loving God who loves all of His children who does not save all of His children. Yet this is not the case - God wants us to be in a willing relationship with Him where we submit to Him and depend on Him, where we deny ourselves and instead seek His desires above our own.
God is the One who bring us to faith...or not. This does not get us off the hook for His command to tell others about Him.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are a great God who loves us and who willingly goes to the cross to save us from the sting of sin and death. Thank You Jesus - the greatest gift of all time. I am not worth such a gift. I daily miss the mark. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
