July 03rd, 2024

St. Barnabas Anglican Parish, Bluff. 
27.06.24
The Gospel Reading is taken from Matthew 7:21-27

Reflection 
While "you can fool all of the people some of the time and some of the people all the time," you can never fool the Lord at any time! False teachers may deceive other people, but never the Lord. Substituting proclamations of faith for a life of faith won't cut it. Substituting mighty acts in Jesus' name for living a life of righteousness won't cut it either. Deception, shame, falsehood, manipulation, and hype are works of the evil one and will be handled as such by the conquering Savior. So, let's be among "those who actually do the will of the Father in heaven.

Prayer

Holy Lord, I want to follow you: not just in talk, but also indeed. Almighty Lord, I want to reflect your character: not just in Bible study, but also in daily lifestyle. I want to know you by knowing your character, service, and righteousness through living them in my life. In the name of your Holy Son our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I pray. 

Amen.