10/12 Luke 8:11-15
“This is the meaning of the story: The seed is God’s message. 12 The seed that fell on the hard path represents those who hear the message, but then the Devil comes and steals it away and prevents them from believing and being saved. 13 The rocky soil represents those who hear the message with joy. But like young plants in such soil, their roots don’t go very deep. They believe for a while, but they wilt when the hot winds of testing blow. 14 The thorny ground represents those who hear and accept the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity. 15 But the good soil represents honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s message, cling to it, and steadily produce a huge harvest.
UNDERSTANDING
The tragedy for mankind is that so many people in every level of society from the poorest to the wealthiest think that whatever they think is right. There is only foolishness in the minds of mankind. Around the clock they seek to control their environment and the world as they see it. God is in control. Wisdom comes from Him. Seek the Lord and His righteousness and you will have light and life for living and the Lord will freely give you wisdom in your daily walk.
Author - Clay Corvin
10/11 Luke 8:9-10
His disciples asked him what the story meant. 10 He replied, “You have been permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of God. But I am using these stories to conceal everything about it from outsiders, so that the Scriptures might be fulfilled: ‘They see what I do, but they don’t really see; they hear what I say, but they don’t understand.’
BELIEVE
Do you believe in Jesus? When we claim to be a Christ follower we believe in Jesus. The world doesn’t and it violently persecutes those that do believe in Jesus. He is alive. He is here now. What do you need? Go to Jesus and He will meet your need.
10/10 Luke 8:4-8
One day Jesus told this story to a large crowd that had gathered from many towns to hear him: 5 “A farmer went out to plant some seed. As he scattered it across his field, some seed fell on a footpath, where it was stepped on, and the birds came and ate it. 6 Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. This seed began to grow, but soon it withered and died for lack of moisture. 7 Other seed fell among thorns that shot up and choked out the tender blades. 8 Still other seed fell on fertile soil. This seed grew and produced a crop one hundred times as much as had been planted.” When he had said this, he called out, “Anyone who is willing to hear should listen and understand!”
LISTEN
God loves you. He offers you wisdom, mercy, grace and understanding. Obey the Lord and follow Him. You life will become more like Jesus each day. We want to be like Jesus.
10/09 Luke 8:1-3
Not long afterward Jesus began a tour of the nearby cities and villages to announce the Good News concerning the Kingdom of God. He took his twelve disciples with him, 2 along with some women he had healed and from whom he had cast out evil spirits. Among them were Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons; 3 Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s business manager; Susanna; and many others who were contributing from their own resources to support Jesus and his disciples.
ANNOUNCE
Help me Lord to learn to announce Your kingdom. I know You have come for me and given me a new heart, Your righteousness and eternal life. Teach me to translate what You have done in me to everyone I meet. I love You Lord.
10/08 Psalm 119:176
I have wandered away like a lost sheep; come and find me, for I have not forgotten your commands.
LOST
Oh Lord I’m so easily sidetracked, please keep me on the right path. I wander away and get caught up in foolish activities but I know that when I am lost You are with me and I am always found. Thank you Lord. Blessed be the name of the Lord.
10/07 Psalm 119:173-175
Stand ready to help me, for I have chosen to follow your commandments. 174 O LORD, I have longed for your salvation, and your law is my delight. 175 Let me live so I can praise you, and may your laws sustain me.
CONFIDENT
We can live a our life confident that the Lord is with us. We love Jesus. We listen to Him and obey His word. Therefore we can be confident that the Lord will take care of us into eternity.
10/06 Psalm 119:171-172
Let my lips burst forth with praise, for you have taught me your principles. 172 Let my tongue sing about your word, for all your commands are right.
PRAISE
I praise you Lord in word, in song, in deed and in my heart. Praise the name of the Lord. Lord you are perfect. Guide me in the right way that I might constantly be in your presence.
10/05 Psalm 119:168-170
Yes, I obey your commandments and decrees, because you know everything I do. 169 O LORD, listen to my cry; give me the discerning mind you promised. 170 Listen to my prayer; rescue me as you promised.
CLAIM
Lord I am claiming You as my deliverer. I trust You. You are my everything and all I am and will be trusts in you. I am living my life based on You. Jesus is Lord and He is my Lord.
10/04 Psalm 119:164-167
I will praise you seven times a day because all your laws are just. 165 Those who love your law have great peace and do not stumble. 166 I long for your salvation, LORD, so I have obeyed your commands. 167 I have obeyed your decrees, and I love them very much.
PEACE
When we come to Jesus He gives us His peace. As we study God’s Word we learn more about Jesus. The more we learn and put in place in our heart the greater our love, joy, peace, patience and strength fills our life. Jesus is our peace.
10/03 Psalm 119:160-163
All your words are true; all your just laws will stand forever. 161 Powerful people harass me without cause, but my heart trembles only at your word. 162 I rejoice in your word like one who finds a great treasure. 163 I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your law.
STRENGTH
There is strength for the day in Jesus. He will not let us be destroyed. He will be our protection and His strength will be our strength. The Lord is good and He is always seeking our best good. Oh Lord your WORD is worth more than gold for it teaches me about you.