Thursday, June 16th

Today’s Scripture
“Here, then, is the deeper meaning to my parable: The word of God is the seed that is sewn into hearts. The hard pathway represents the hard hearts of men who hear the word of God but the slanderer quickly snatches away what was sown in their hearts to keep them from believing and experiencing salvation. The seed falling on the gravel represents those who initially respond to the word with joy, but soon afterward, when a season of harassment of the enemy and difficulty come to them, they wither and fall away, for they have no root in the truth and their faith is temporary. The seed that falls into the weeds represents the hearts of those who hear the word of God but their growth is quickly choked off by their own anxious cares, the riches of this world, and the fleeting pleasures of this life. This is why they never become mature and fruitful. The seed that fell into good, fertile soil represents those lovers of truth who hear it deep within their hearts. They respond by clinging to the word, keeping it dear as they endure all things in faith. This is the seed that will one day bear much fruit in their lives.”
Luke 8:11-15

Today’s Thought
The response of your heart when you hear the Word of God is the key to what you receive from it. Watch your response all the time and posture yourself to be a receiver at all times.

Today’s Confession
Jesus you are the Word made flesh, help me to remember the Word is you and you are the Word. When I hear the Word of God, I will remember it is you who’s speaking and I will receive it with an open heart