Matthew 13:20-21 (NLT)
The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and
immediately receive it with joy. But
since they don’t have deep roots, they don’t last long. They fall away as soon
as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God’s word.
We stayed home at night on the 4th. While it
would have been fun to go watch the fireworks somewhere, Joe’s getting up time
of 4AM makes it difficult for him to stay up very late. So I watched the fireworks on TV from DC, New
York and Boston. I wondered at the cost of those fireworks that seemed to go on
forever. Then yesterday morning newscasters reported that all the San Diego
fireworks unexpectedly went off at one time. The show was over in 15
seconds! When people first come be
believers they are often very excited and enthusiastic. But if not nurtured and encouraged they can
be more San Diego than New York. Let’s encourage Christians who are growing in
their faith so that they can grow deep roots. One way we can do this is to encourage church
members, especially new ones to become involved and integrated into the life of
the church.
Loving
God, help our faith to be deep and sustained, not shallow and tenuous. Guide
and bless us each day that we may be good examples to others, too. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.Have a great weekend!
Paige
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