Read Through the Word

RTW October 5

Good Soil; Good Harvest “Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seeds.” Matthew 13:3b     My Takeaways Something Old Seeds were scattered then plowed. Hmm? We determine the fertility of our soil by our willingness to submit to the truths of the seeds that are put in our heart. Test the fertility of…

RTW October 4

Come Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28     My Takeaways Something Old How often have I witnessed miracles and dissed God? (Matthew 11:20) Something New Jesus invites those who are “heavy laden” to take His yoke upon…

RTW October 3

Keep On Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7     My Takeaways Something Old When you pray…. Praying is expected, not an option. Something New Each part to an effective…

RTW October 2

Don’t Be Woed “What sorrow awaits…” Luke 6:24     My Takeaways Something Old God blesses those who live opposite of the world’s views. Something New Those who: are rich will be spiritually impoverished. are full from the world will be emotionally empty. have earthy joy will have spiritual sorrow. are of false renown will…

RTW October 1

Hope But he replied, “The man who healed me told me, ‘Pick up you mat and walk.’” John 5:11     My Takeaways Something Old Do you want to be well? Some people simply don’t want to be well. What is distracting me from my healing? The man had to look at Jesus, away from…

RTW September 30

If You Say So “Master,” Simon replied, “we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” Luke 5:5     My Takeaways Something Old The man with leprosy couldn’t keep his healing to himself. When God heals us, we can’t keep things…