“[A]nd the field is the world; and as for the good seed, these are the sons of the kingdom; and the weeds are the sons of the evil one; and the enemy who sowed them is the devil, and the harvest is the end of the age; and the reapers are angels” (Matthew 13:38-39).
You now know all the players. There are those who will follow the Lord and those who will follow the wicked one. This world is in a state of rebellion, and at the end, Jesus will separate the wheat from the chaff. Those who hate the Lord will hate you when you tell them the truth. Everyone will not make it to heaven. Look to the Lord, stop your rebellion, and follow Him wherever He will lead you.
Amidst all the noise in this age, I become confused by all of the messages that float around. Help me to see things in their simplest form so that I may comprehend the overall truth of what You have spoken. You have planted Your good seed in me. Let the seed of the wicked one fall off me so that I listen to You alone in and for all things. You are the Sovereign Lord.
Lord Jesus, save me, because I cannot perfectly repent nor turn to the Father. You died for me so that I could be reconciled to the Father. Lead me now and always, Lord Jesus, to live this new life that You have given me, knowing this world is hell-bound. I may not know whether my neighbor is wheat or chaff, but I know that You have called me to be one of Yours. Lead me in the grace You have given to be Your follower. Amen.
