Advent Day 8

Luke chapter 8 includes a few parables and many miracles of healing that Luke reported.  The parable of the sower as well as the explanation of the parable start this chapter. I feel there are many people in my life who have heard the word of God but have had the devil take these words from their hearts. 

It is sad to think that someone we love could have heard and perhaps began to believe. However, the devil jumped in and veered their focus from the good news to something else like money, a new car, a new house, or just basic greed. It is not necessarily worldly possessions that can push God from their heart - it could be the words of people they respect, admire, or love. 

Choose your words carefully when speaking to others. Pray that your words of love, kindness, and faith fall on an open heart and mind. Pray for your family and others who don't yet believe that they may know the truth and live in the light of God. 

Pressing on to read Luke daily and trusting that you, those reading this blog, are having a meaningful and enriching Advent.