Daniel 9:4-10, Psalm 79:8-9, 11, 13, Luke 6:36-38
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MORE OR LESS?
"Give, and it shall be given to you. Good measure pressed down, shaken
together, running over, will they pour into the fold of your garment. For
the measure you measure with will be measured back to you." —Luke 6:38
In Jesus' time, most people worked the land as farmers. Modern farm
mechanization didn't exist. Recall that people wore ankle-length robes at
the time. The method of sowing seeds in Jesus' time was for each person to
go to the seedpile, grab the hem of their garment at the knees, and pull
the garment up toward their waist. This created a "pocket," into which the
landowner poured as much seed as the person and garment could hold. The
person carried the seeds into the field and sowed them by hand until the
"pocket" was empty of seed. Then he returned to the seedpile for the next
load of seeds. This process was repeated daily until all fields were
completely sown.
Jesus promised that those who give will receive in "good measure pressed
down, shaken together, running over...[poured] into the fold of" their
garment (Lk 6:38; see also Ru 3:15; Ps 23:5). This means that you who give
to Jesus will receive even more work to do. However, you will be given
more resources with which to serve Him, and your work will result in a
great harvest, even a hundredfold one (Mk 4:20).
Jesus challenges each of us this Lent to work for Him more than ever
before. His heart yearns for all to be saved and know the truth (1 Tm
2:4). He longs to gather His estranged children under His wings (Lk
13:34). Jesus says to all His disciples: "Listen to what I say: Open your
eyes and see! The fields are shining for harvest!" (Jn 4:35) "Do whatever
He tells you" (Jn 2:5).
Prayer: Jesus, "Here I am...send me!" (Is 6:8)
Promise: "Pardon, and you shall be pardoned." —Lk 6:37
Praise: By volunteering for CCD, Carol has taught hundreds of children the
faith.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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