February 24 – Fruit with Perseverance

But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance. Luke 8:15

Persevere – to persist and continue to deal with stress in our lives, not giving in to weakness or compliancy. For Christians this means to continue pressing on so we can accomplish what God has called us to do.

When the seed, or God word, falls on you as in the parable that Jesus told in this Luke passage, is it falling on good soil—a healthy heart where it will produce good works of the Spirit? 

Training Tip – Plant some seeds with your children putting some in rocky soil, some in some dirt with thorns, and for a little science lesson some in sand and some in clay, and lastly, some in good soil. Watch the seeds as they grow and discuss the parable that Jesus told about the sowing seeds in the different soils (Luke 8:4-15). Help them to understand that the good soil represents the heart of an honest person—one who keeps on being kind to others even when faced with challenges and disappointments.

 

Dear Lord, help my children and grandchildren to want to serve you and to be persistent about doing things Your way when things don’t go their way. Bless them in all they do today and help them to make good decisions.  

Happy Birthday, Debbie.

You are highly valued because of your great character and strength.

May God continue to richly bless and guide you

as you seek and serve Him wtih love and grace.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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