“Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people producing its fruit. And the one who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces; and on whomever it falls, it will crush him” (Matthew 21:43-44).
What we have been offered through faith is the opportunity to live in the relationship Christ has established by grace. You are not born in this relationship, but it is freely offered to all. If you are living in this relationship, it will grow. If not, you will do what you do on your own. The fruit of the kingdom comes to those who are living in the faithful relationship our Lord gives us.
Lord, You have told me that it is not about the words I speak, or even what I think, but about truly living in a relationship with You. Guide me in the way You know I need to go. Help me to live from the inside out based upon the life You give me by grace. Each day I will face challenges. Help me to not face these challenges alone but know that You are with me.
Lord Jesus You are the way of everlasting life. Help me not seek to bear fruit on my own, for I cannot, but humbly do what You require, knowing that You will bear fruit through me. Help me to be broken where I need to be broken so that You may resurrect in me the kind of life which You are preparing for me to live. Be my foundation on this journey where You are making me what I shall be. Amen.
