Revealing the Righteousness of God

Today, let us spread the words of the Kingdom. Matt 13:18-23"Therefore hear the parable of the sower: 19 When anyone hears the word of the kingdom , and does not understand it, then the wicked one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is he who received seed by the wayside. 20 But he who received the seed on stony places, this is he who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy; 21 yet he has no root in himself, but endures only for a while. For when tribulation or persecution arises because of the word, immediately he stumbles. 22 Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. 23 But he who received seed on the good ground is he who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and produces: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty." NKJV

God is calling you to sow. Jesus is the sower and He is using us to spread the seed of the Word of truth.

Today, Where are you willing to sow seed? (speak the Words of truth) __________

To who are you willing to sow seed? (speak the Words of truth) __________

When are you willing to sow the seed? (speak the Words of truth) __________

Are you worried about wasting God’s seed? (afraid of overdoing it) __________

In all things we must be led by the Spirit, yet we must not let that be an excuse to not speak the Words of truth when people are so desperate to hear them. Even if they don’t know it, all people need to hear the Words of truth/life. In Matthew 13:18-23 it is interesting that God doesn't seem to be worried with the fact that seed is being used up on those who don’t receive it. He calls it the Words of the Kingdom. The Words of the Kingdom seem to be unending. We need to be always ready with God’s Word in our heart! Everyone must hear!

Ready always to speak the Words of truth/the Kingdom: I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 2 Tim 4:1-2 NKJV

Everyone must hear, then: 11 Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. 12 And because lawlessness will abound, the love of many will grow cold. 13 But he who endures to the end shall be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. Matt 24:11-14 NKJV

Let us reveal the Righteousness of God:For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, "The just shall live by faith." Rom 1:16-17 NKJV

Current Family News: We are grieving the loss of Amy Stockstill. Although we were not close to them, our heart goes out to the loss of such a wonderful young wife, mother, worshiper and Pastor. Our prayers continue to be with Pastor Joel and his family. We are doing well. Jet and Haley were excited to be out of school today. Lauren is enjoying her new adventure in High School Musical. We are excited to see her in her first full dramatic production. Kristy found some t-shirts on line that say Maverick (the name of our soon to arrive son). She was excited and we had to order some. Today was a day off but I had the privilege of meeting with David and Joanne Sisney and Joanne’s sister Linda as they prepare for their beloved mother Bella’s memorial. I also was able to coordinate the 42,000 pounds of food that is scheduled to arrive at Crossfire HDQ this Wednesday. I was able to work on our addition (kid’s rooms) a little and was able to spend some very wonderful alone time with my lovely bride. I hope you had a wonderful day yesterday and an even better today. Pastor Aaron