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| FRONT PARKING - CONCRETING October 08, 2020 |
They answered him, “He will put those wretched men to a wretched death
and lease his vineyard to other tenants
who will give him the produce at the proper times.”
MATTHEW 21:41
What more was there to do for my vineyard that I had not done? Why, when I looked for the crop of grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes? Now, I will let you know what I mean to do to my vineyard: take away its hedge, give it to grazing, break through its wall; let it be trampled! Yes, I will make it a ruin: it shall not be pruned or hoed, but overgrown with thorns and briers; I will command the clouds not to send rain upon it. The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the people of Judah are his cherished plant; He looked for judgment, but see, bloodshed! For justice, but hark, the outcry! (Is 5:4-7)
Jesus said “Did you never read in the Scriptures: The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord has this been done, and it is wonderful in our eyes? Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” (Mt 21:42-43)
Scripture confined all things under the power of sin, that through faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe. Before faith came, we were held in custody under law, confined for the faith that was to be revealed. Consequently, the law was our disciplinarian for Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer under a disciplinarian. For through faith you are all children of God in Christ Jesus. (Gal 3:22-26)
He has raised up for us a mighty savior, born of the house of his servant David. Through His holy prophets He promised of old that He would save us from our enemies and from the hand of all who hate us. He promised to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant. This was the oath he swore to our father Abraham: to set us free from the hand of enemies, free to worship him without fear, holy and righteous in His sight all the days of our life. (Lk 1:69-75)
Once again, O Lord of hosts, look down from heaven, and see; take care of this vine, and protect what Your right hand has planted, the son of man whom You Yourself made strong. (Ps 80:15-16) Then we will no more withdraw from You; give us new life, and we will call upon Your name. O Lord, God of hosts, restore us; if Your face shine upon us, then we shall be saved. (Ps 80:19-20)