Do we prepare ourselves to receive the Word of God? Or are we just about hearing it? Or just to see if it applies to us and if it can help us in anyway? Do we yet acknowledge that it is a gift from God?
What good is it to go up and receive a gift with our hands in our pocket? Or hands behind our backs? Or hands folded across our chest? Or with soiled hands?
The loving Word of God is truly a gift! It does not discriminate nor does it ever alienate. It is however, only a gift for all who would listen. And listen we must; not just with our ears but with our heart; to be consumed into our very being. The Word is a precious gift of God, it is a living Word. It teaches, it guides, it directs, it transforms, it moves us into action, it breathes new life. Lord Jesus let me alway be ready to receive Your Word the way You would have me receive it. Amen
GOSPEL
Matthew 13:18–23
“Hear then the parable of the sower. When any one hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in his heart; this is what was sown along the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away. As for what was sown among thorns, this is he who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the delight in riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit, and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.”
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