The parable of the Extravagant Father invites us to reflect on our own spiritual journey, recognizing that we may find ourselves in the position of either son or even the father at different points in our lives. When we are like the younger son, God welcomes us back with unconditional love and celebration, never holding our past against us but instead rejoicing in our return. When we resemble the elder son, we are challenged to examine our self-righteousness and resentment, learning to embrace God's expansive grace that extends beyond our limited notions of justice and worthiness. The father's character ultimately reveals God's heart—one that runs toward the broken, celebrates restoration, and patiently appeals to the self-righteous to join in divine joy rather than remain outside in judgment.

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The Acts 2 community reveals much about the nature of spiritual growth, cultivation, and the harvest that God offers to his people. Spiritual growth is fundamentally relational and communal not based on the whims and sensibilities of individual folk. Such fruitful growth demands intentional commitments to shared learning, building up one another in worship, and mutually caring for one another that creates fertile soil for faith to flourish. When believers prioritize devotion to God's Word, authentic fellowship, regular communion, and unified prayer, they establish an environment where God's presence becomes tangible and transformative, within the church and to those observing from outside. The radical generosity and joyful unity displayed by these early Christians shows how genuine discipleship naturally overflows into sacrificial love that meets the deepest needs of the community, whether spiritual and material. By connecting with others in Christian community through gathering for teaching and prayer, generously sharing resources with those in need, and maintaining joyful worship, together we grow, experiencing the presence of God and his transforming love.

Week 34: Wednesday

In connection to the laws of the harvest, this psalm affirms that spiritual fruitfulness flows naturally from disciples’ daily choice to immerse themselves in God's Word rather than conform to worldly wisdom. When we consistently turn away from ungodly influences and instead find our primary source of guidance and joy in Scripture, we position ourselves for lasting and meaningful nourishment and growth. This deliberate spiritual diet enables us to bear fruit not just occasionally, but "in season"—meaning we can contribute meaningfully and appropriately to God's kingdom and others' lives, regardless of our circumstances. The promise extends beyond merely being productive but includes ongoing spiritual vitality alongside the assurance of our own provision and eternal security in God, the assurance that comes from being intimately known and cared for by our heavenly Father.

Week 18: Wednesday

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