“Worrywart” is an old expression which isn’t heard so much today, but it applies to this devotional. For what do you worry? What meals you will need to prepare? What clothing you will need? Notice that Jesus said in the verses below what you will need…doesn’t that imply that we are not to worry […]
Jesus responded to a man in the crowd of thousands surrounding Him. The man wanted Jesus to “…tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” (Luke 12:1, 13) Jesus then told a picture story, a parable… (NASB) Luke 12:16-21 “…‘The land of a rich man was very productive. 17 ‘And he […]
The prayer of the week is based on 2 Corinthians 4:16-18; 5:7 I come to You, the living God of the Bible whose words are truth, from first to last. You tell me not to become discouraged nor wearied out by being fearful. My body may be unhealthy but my innermost being is being renewed […]
There was a crowd of thousands around Jesus (Luke 12:1, 13), someone in that crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” Think about this: Public airing of family matters reveals way too much information which should be kept private. What do you say publicly that […]
The Holy Spirit is the third Person of the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Many people call the Holy Spirit “it”. Since we call the Father and the Son “He,” shouldn’t we also call the Person of the Holy Spirit “He”? (See John 14:16-29; 16:5-15, among other […]
What does Jesus say about you to the angels of God? (NASB) Luke 12:8-9 “And I say to you, everyone who confesses Me before men, the Son of Man will confess him also before the angels of God; 9 but he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.” […]
Jesus gave a severe warning about God’s wrath (remember this is in the New Testament. For those who believe that God’s wrath and judgment is saved only for the Old Testament, this warning is for you). (NASB) Luke 12:4-5 “I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the […]
Followers of Christ in many countries of the world are being harassed, oppressed, even imprisoned and killed. And what did Jesus say? (NASB) Luke 12:4 “‘I say to you, My friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that have no more that they can do.” What? We aren’t […]
Jesus was under hostile scrutiny of Pharisees, scribes and religious lawyers. On this occasion, thousands of people were gathered to hear Jesus…to be healed by Jesus. The crowd was so big and so compact that they were stepping on each other. (Luke 12:1) What did Jesus do “Under these circumstances”? Why, nothing. He […]
The prayer of the week is based on Psalm 145:17-19 You O LORD are right in all Your ways. You are loving toward all You have made. You are near to each person who calls to You in prayer. You are ever close to those who call on You in Your truth. You are […]