Poetry

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Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

This Parable tells us why the presence of
The Kingdom did not take over the world—
The audience of Jesus were eager for the Separation
Between the sons of light and the sons of darkness—
The Jews wanted to see the Romans destroyed

Jesus did not come to start a crusade—
His task was not to crush the Roman Empire
The gospel is not to be forced upon anyone
Unfortunately, special efforts to preach the
Gospel are often called “crusades,” even today

Paul said, “God forbid that I should glory,
[except] in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom
The world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world” (Gal 6:14).
Paul’s emphasis is clearly upon the One, who
Was crucified, not on the means of His death—
How many people emphasize the Cross
rather than the One who died upon it?
Jesus simply said to Jews and Gentiles, “Follow Me,”
This is an invitation that may be accepted or rejected

The Kingdom of God is growing though it is opposed
The church will always have both the
True and the false believer in its ranks—
Counterfeits will appear genuine at the beginning—
“Christ would rather permit tares than endanger wheat”
Although God has His enemies
He is pleased not to deal with them until later—
He allows both to grow so
The Church moves forward even in an imperfect state
The Church is still here...

The Kingdom of God is growing though it is opposed
Jesus simply said to Jews and Gentiles, “Follow Me,”
This is an invitation that may be accepted or rejected

Mark Frank

Copyright 2010

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