Institute is prophetic and for PM right now.
"I want a 6 week fast. I want each community to pray, to hear me clearly,
as I want to direct their lives."
Therefore, the Word Gifts Ministry and the Directors of PM are asking each
and every member of PM to fast in some way for 6 weeks, from Saturday,
September 27 to Friday, November 7. The intention is to hear the Lord
clearly.
Pray about joining us in this fast. If you receive any prophetic words
for PM at any time, please e-mail that word to
pubsandtapes@presentationministries.com
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Sunday, September 28, 2008, 26th Sunday Ordinary Time
Ezekiel 18:25-28, Philippians 2:1-11, Psalm 25, Matthew 21:28-32
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THE THIRD SON
"Son, go out and work in the vineyard today..." —Matthew 21:28
The first son did nothing for his father except displease and disrespect
him. The son's initial "Yes" translated into nothing being done for the
vineyard that day; in addition, it put the father a full day behind in
chores to be done in the vineyard (Mt 21:29).
The second son did the father's will, yet not perfectly in all respects.
The father, however, was satisfied. The vineyard chores were done, and the
father, though wounded by the son's disobedience and rebelliousness, found
joy in the son's repentance and ultimate obedience (Mt 21:30).
There is a third Son in this story. He is Jesus, the Storyteller, the Son
of God (Jn 1:49). This Son did His Father's will obediently, instantly,
and lovingly. Speaking of His relationship with His Father, Jesus said: "I
always do what pleases Him" (Jn 8:29).
Our "attitude must be that of Christ" (Phil 2:5). Be so caught up in love
with our heavenly Father as to eagerly seek and fulfill His every desire.
Repent of displeasing and disobeying the Father. Tell Him "Yes." Then go
out, work in His vineyard, and bear fruit that will endure for His glory
(Mt 21:28; Jn 15:8, 16).
Prayer: Father, "guide me in Your truth and teach me" (Ps 25:5).
Promise: "At Jesus' name every knee must bend in the heavens, on the
earth, and under the earth, and every tongue proclaim to the glory of God
the Father: JESUS CHRIST IS LORD!" —Phil 2:10-11
Praise: Praise the risen Jesus, Who trusted that His Father's words were
true. Praise Jesus, beloved Son of the Father (Mt 3:17).
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.) (Mothers
and Daughters, the Lord is calling you to build your relationship and have
it blessed by the Lord. Come Oct. 24 & 25 to a retreat just for you. Call
937-587-5464 or 513-373-2397 to register.)
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permission to publish "One Bread, One Body" covering the period from
August 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008
†Reverend Joseph R. Binzer, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of
Cincinnati, February 25, 2008
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