Holy Gospel Luke 13:1–9⠀ 1There were some present at that very time who told [Jesus] about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because they suffered in this way? 3No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish. 4Or those eighteen on whom the tower in Siloam fell and killed them: do you think that they were worse offenders than all the others who lived in Jerusalem? 5No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.”⠀ 6And he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’ 8And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. 9Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’”⠀ ⠀ Verse 2 Peter 3:9b, c⠀ [The Lord] is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.⠀ ⠀ Collect of the Day⠀ O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy, be gracious to all who have gone astray from Your ways and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of Your Word; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #Jesus #God #churchyear #lcms #godisgood #inspirational #bible #grace #hope #pastor #word #patience #jesuschrist #christian #blessings #word #amen #Christ #lutheran #kindness #thankful #inspiration #gospel #scriptures #wisdom #christianity #faith #truth #love #salvation @RepostIt_app @thelcms https://www.instagram.com/p/BvY5YmcloFrWJbk_pyKlBNrjpBIkCVIKKAwV_00/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d7q6gla2jyl7
