Archive for 'Perseverance'

Parable of the Sower Explained

Matthew 13:18-23 Jer. 3:14-17 / Jer.31:10-13 The man who hears the word and understands it — he produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. (Matthew 13: 23) The seed of God’s Word has been sown And has taken root in my heart… Christ’s teachings now that we have known [...]

Growing by God’s Grace

Mark 4: 26-34 2 Sm 11: 1-4, 5-10, 13-17/ Ps 51:3-7, 10-11 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed would sprout and grow, though he does not know how. (Mark 4:27) The Word we’ve sown God makes it grow, In faithful hearts it will take root; How it has grown we [...]

John, the Gracious name

Luke 1: 57-66 Mal 3: 1-4,23-24 / Psa 25 … they would have named him Zechariah after his father, but his mother said, “Not so; he shall be called John.” (Luke 1:59-60) Those who put little faith in the Lord Will have no voice and be put to shame; But those who believe in His [...]

The Parable of the Two Sons

Matthew 21: 28-32 Zep 3:1-2,9-13 / Ps 34 I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. (Matthew 21:31) By obedience are we measured, And then our forgiving quality; Our Commitment too is treasured, Last but not least, our humility. (Jesus addressed the chief [...]

Seeing, Believing, Persevering

Matthew 9:27-31 Isa 29: 17-24 / Psa 27 Let it be done for you according to your faith. (Matthew 9:29) Lord, in our sins we grope in the dark; Help us as we strive to believe. Grant us the grace to “see” with our heart What our eyes may fail to perceive. As Jesus went [...]

Perseverance in Persecution

Luke 21: 12-19 Dn 5:1-6,13-17,23-28 / Dn 3 This will be a time for you to bear witnesses to them. (Luke 21:13) Reflect on Jesus’ crucifixion, It will fortify our faithfulness; And prepare us for persecution When called to be His witnesses. (Jesus continued), “But before all this, they will lay hands on you and [...]