August 01st, 2024

St. Barnabas Anglican Parish, Bluff. 
01.08.24
Gospel Reading Matthew 13 47-52 

The gospel reading is inviting everyone, both the good and the bad, to become part of the Kingdom of God that Jesus has established. It means everyone is being given equal chances to repent. After all, everyone falls short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). May we all respond positively to the invitation.

Just as the fishing net catches both the good and the bad fish, we are surrounded by both the good and the not-so-good people. Yet the parable is clear. There is the judgment day when those who respond positively to the invitation to repent and believe in Jesus will join Him forever in His Kingdom. This is our hope. This is our faith. 

Though we are bombarded with evil day and night, we believe that if we abide in Jesus, we will receive the promise of eternal life (John 3:16).

Amen