All Saints Day
As the rain and the snow
come down from heaven,
and do not return to it
without watering the earth
and making it bud and flourish,
so that it yields seed for the sower and bread for the eater,
11 so is my word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it. (Isaiah 55:10,11)
Thoughts: The Word of God achieves God's purposes, and bears fruit. None of us plan to be spiritually dry or fruitless. We slowly drift, and die spiritually. But like water poured on dry, dying grass, God's Word brings vitality, hope, strength, and fruit. There have been so many I have known who have gone before us and born fruitful lives: dedicated Sunday School teachers, elders, ministers, loving volunteers. If you too want your life to be fruitful for eternity- for God- then, look to His Word which energizes us and accomplishes His purpose. Today is not just the day after "All Hallow's Eve'n" (Halloween), it is All Saints Day- remembering the every day people who went before us. The gospel does not just spread by the heroes- like Billy Graham, or St. Patrick- but mainly by everyday people energized and growing- zealous to serve and love God.
Prayer: Today, Lord, help me not to live an empty life, but a fruitful life for you.
Thoughts go along with 40 Days in the Word- day 30
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