NCF Sunday Talks
Stories Jesus told: an unexpected answer
Jesus tells a Parable to His Disciples about an unmerciful servant in Matthew 18:21-35. His debt, that was totally impossible to pay, was cleared by his master. However, he didn't show kindness to a fellow servant who owed him considerably less. Peter and the rest of the Disciples learned about forgiveness through this and so do we! God often gives unexpected answers in our conversations with us. He doesn't measure or count the same way as we do.
Let's decide to not only allow God to build the foundations for our lives, but to keep on building throughout our lives. His plans may not be the same as what we would work out. God has given us power to work with Him on His mission, but how serious might that ultimately be? Being with Jesus is the best treat we can give ourselves.
The Script for the whole Service can be read here.
Jesus tells a Parable to His Disciples about an unmerciful servant in Matthew 18:21-35. His debt, that was totally impossible to pay, was cleared by his master. However, he didn't show kindness to a fellow servant who owed him considerably less. Peter and the rest of the Disciples learned about forgiveness through this and so do we! God often gives unexpected answers in our conversations with us. He doesn't measure or count the same way as we do.
Let's decide to not only allow God to build the foundations for our lives, but to keep on building throughout our lives. His plans may not be the same as what we would work out. God has given us power to work with Him on His mission, but how serious might that ultimately be? Being with Jesus is the best treat we can give ourselves.
The Script for the whole Service can be read here.