The Upper Room Daily Devotionals in Nashville, Tennessee, United States "Planting the Seed" for Monday, 14 November 2016 with Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6 I planted the seed, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. 7 So neither the planter nor the waterer is anything, only God who makes things grow — 8 planter and waterer are the same.However, each will be rewarded according to his work. 9 For we are God’s co-workers; you are God’s field, God’s building. 10 Using the grace God gave me, I laid a foundation, like a skilled master-builder; and another man is building on it. But let each one be careful how he builds. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Yeshua the Messiah.
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Paul wrote, “I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.”[1 Corinthians 3:6 (NRSV)]
Since I have a great love and zeal to minister to young gang members, I decided to visit an area where I knew I would find one of the most notorious gangs in our town. In my mission to reach everyone, I requested the use of the community center in our barrio so I could invite gamg members to enjoy some snacks. Even though these young people knew I would be sharing God’s word with them (something I assumed would be boring to them), they still felt a sense of importance at being the only invitees, with the snacks an added bonus. Eventually, through God’s intervention, I succeeded in starting a dialogue with a few gang members who were willing to hear God’s word.
Over time in these gatherings, the Bible became a seed— planted and nurtured by the prayers of many who desired to see change in the lives of these young people. Without a doubt it is God who gives the growth and helps us to guide others along the right path.
The Author: Patricia Rivas (Valle del Cauca, Colombia)
Thought for the Day: What can I do today to bring God’s word to others?
Prayer: Lord of all, may the word we speak in your name give new life to those who hear it. Amen.
Prayer focus: GANG MEMBERS
Since I have a great love and zeal to minister to young gang members, I decided to visit an area where I knew I would find one of the most notorious gangs in our town. In my mission to reach everyone, I requested the use of the community center in our barrio so I could invite gamg members to enjoy some snacks. Even though these young people knew I would be sharing God’s word with them (something I assumed would be boring to them), they still felt a sense of importance at being the only invitees, with the snacks an added bonus. Eventually, through God’s intervention, I succeeded in starting a dialogue with a few gang members who were willing to hear God’s word.
Over time in these gatherings, the Bible became a seed— planted and nurtured by the prayers of many who desired to see change in the lives of these young people. Without a doubt it is God who gives the growth and helps us to guide others along the right path.
The Author: Patricia Rivas (Valle del Cauca, Colombia)
Thought for the Day: What can I do today to bring God’s word to others?
Prayer: Lord of all, may the word we speak in your name give new life to those who hear it. Amen.
Prayer focus: GANG MEMBERS
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