Matthew 21
Much like my post yesterday, in v33-45 Jesus is warning us of inaction and hypocrisy. He tells the
chief priests and the Pharisees of another parable that paints a portrait of them as entrusted with the many blessings as God's chosen people and told to be holy, set apart, and to care for others, among the many things God asks of us. Yet time and time again the Jewish nation rejects God and His messengers....with Jesus this is no different.
God gives us time, treasure, and talent - and we are not to waste it. We must use it.
We must also be in action and not be hypocrites - reading the Word but not "doing the Word".l
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an incredible God who as blessed me in many, many ways - too many ways for my words to describe. You came for me and died on the cross for me so that I could have life. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I am weak and miss the mark daily. 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 to You Jesus 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.
Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. Anyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; anyone on whom it falls will be crushed. v43-44
Much like my post yesterday, in v33-45 Jesus is warning us of inaction and hypocrisy. He tells the
chief priests and the Pharisees of another parable that paints a portrait of them as entrusted with the many blessings as God's chosen people and told to be holy, set apart, and to care for others, among the many things God asks of us. Yet time and time again the Jewish nation rejects God and His messengers....with Jesus this is no different.
God gives us time, treasure, and talent - and we are not to waste it. We must use it.
We must also be in action and not be hypocrites - reading the Word but not "doing the Word".l
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an incredible God who as blessed me in many, many ways - too many ways for my words to describe. You came for me and died on the cross for me so that I could have life. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I am weak and miss the mark daily. 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 to You Jesus 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.
