Zion Lutheran Sioux Falls

In Deuteronomy, God chooses Israel not because of their own greatness, but purely out of His baseline love and faithfulness to His promise. Romans mirrors this comforting truth, assuring us that our salvation rests entirely on God's active purpose—nothing in all creation can separate believers from His love in Christ Jesus. Finally, the Matthew parables illustrate the supreme, hidden value of the Kingdom of Heaven. Together, they comfort the believer… we do not find God; rather, He treasures, chooses, and securely holds us by grace alone.

The Parable of the Weeds makes an obvious point: there is both good and evil in the world, and even in the church.  Sometimes people lament the “hypocrites” and brokenness found in both, but Jesus says don’t be surprised by this.  In this present age there will be both good and bad, wickedness and evil.  The devil works to cause this discord and evil.  While it may be troubling, confusing and frustrating now, just wait.  This will not continue forever.  On the last day God will sort out and root out all sin and evil forever, but until that day continue to trust and find peace in His Wisdom, follow Him, and give thanks for the gentle, loving care God shows for the sake of you, His precious wheat.