It is such a tough time. Having been in lockdown for three months and now being able to start to move our lives back to normal it can seem scary. I think Perseverance has been a big theme for many of us whether we know it or not.
I was always taught to persevere through adversity and to press on. But this perseverance comes from a deep sense that God is guiding me every path of the way and helping me to persevere on this lifespan's journey.
I hope that you can find hope in the risen Christ and we continue to persevere in these coming days. Remember God is always there with you.
Image from the Saint John's Bible: The Parable of the Sower
SHORT SERVICE
ACTIVITY
REFLECTION QUESTIONS
What is a parable? [Matt 13:3]
Why did Jesus speak to the people using parables? [Matt 13:10-17]
What is the meaning of the parable of the sower and the seeds? [Matt 13:18-23]
How could you explain that story today?
What are some of the cares of the world?
Who tries to take the seed out of the heart?
What kind of thorny experiences keep the Word of God from growing in us? [“I’m too busy to read the Bible today.” “I don’t have time to pray.”]
How can we be rich soil for the Word of God to be planted in?
Are you willing to let the Word grow in you?
How will you do that?