Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, "Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field." He answered and said to them: "He who sows the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, the good seeds are the sons of the kingdom, but the tares are the sons of the wicked one.The enemy who sowed them is the devil, the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are the angels. Therefore as the tares are gathered and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of this age. The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will gather out of His kingdom all thingsthat offend,and those who practice lawlessness, and will cast them into the furnace of fire. There will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!
This is housecleaning on a cosmic scale. Primarily we have been looking at examples that infer the completeness of the LORD, God, the Almighty's mercy and grace; His love for His Creation. Now the banishment of all who offend.
Have you ever watched a grandmother clean crayon off a wall. Crayon scrawls that were done by a beloved grandchild? Got the picture? Grandma's sense of offense is cover by her love, but annoyance is too mild a word. It's a miracle of love that I am still here to write.
God's love for man is infinitely greater. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
Readings
Morning Psalm 53, Noon Psalm 119:57-64, Evening Psalm 105
