Luke 12:22-40.
Luke 12.22-40
Worry
Jesus said to his disciples:
"I tell you not to worry about your life! Don't worry about having
something to eat or wear. Life is more than food or clothing. Look
at the crows! They don't plant or harvest, and they don't have
storehouses or barns. But God takes care of them. You are much more
important than any birds. Can worry make you live longer? If you
don't have power over small things, why worry about everything else?
Look how the wild flowers grow! They don't work hard to make their
clothes. But I tell you that Solomon with all his wealth wasn't as
well clothed as one of these flowers. God gives such beauty to
everything that grows in the fields, even though it is here today and
thrown into a fire tomorrow. Won't he do even more for you? You have
such little faith! Don't keep worrying about having something to eat
or drink. Only people who don't know God are always worrying about
such things. Your Father knows what you need. But put God's work
first, and these things will be yours as well.
Treasures in Heaven
My little group of disciples, don't be afraid! Your Father wants to
give you the kingdom. Sell what you have and give the money to the
poor. Make yourselves moneybags that never wear out. Make sure your
treasure is safe in heaven, where thieves cannot steal it and moths
cannot destroy it. Your heart will always be where your treasure is.
Faithful and Unfaithful Servants
Be ready and keep your lamps burning just like those servants who
wait up for their master to return from a wedding feast. As soon as he
comes and knocks, they open the door for him. Servants are fortunate
if their master finds them awake and ready when he comes! I promise
you that he will get ready and have his servants sit down so he can
serve them. Those servants are really fortunate if their master finds
them ready, even though he comes late at night or early in the
morning. You would surely not let a thief break into your home, if
you knew when the thief was coming. So always be ready! You don't
know when the Son of Man will come."
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank for sending Jesus Christ down to
die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days later
you resurrected him. I accept that. In invite Jesus Christ into my
heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
Worry
Jesus said to his disciples:
"I tell you not to worry about your life! Don't worry about having
something to eat or wear. Life is more than food or clothing. Look
at the crows! They don't plant or harvest, and they don't have
storehouses or barns. But God takes care of them. You are much more
important than any birds. Can worry make you live longer? If you
don't have power over small things, why worry about everything else?
Look how the wild flowers grow! They don't work hard to make their
clothes. But I tell you that Solomon with all his wealth wasn't as
well clothed as one of these flowers. God gives such beauty to
everything that grows in the fields, even though it is here today and
thrown into a fire tomorrow. Won't he do even more for you? You have
such little faith! Don't keep worrying about having something to eat
or drink. Only people who don't know God are always worrying about
such things. Your Father knows what you need. But put God's work
first, and these things will be yours as well.
Treasures in Heaven
My little group of disciples, don't be afraid! Your Father wants to
give you the kingdom. Sell what you have and give the money to the
poor. Make yourselves moneybags that never wear out. Make sure your
treasure is safe in heaven, where thieves cannot steal it and moths
cannot destroy it. Your heart will always be where your treasure is.
Faithful and Unfaithful Servants
Be ready and keep your lamps burning just like those servants who
wait up for their master to return from a wedding feast. As soon as he
comes and knocks, they open the door for him. Servants are fortunate
if their master finds them awake and ready when he comes! I promise
you that he will get ready and have his servants sit down so he can
serve them. Those servants are really fortunate if their master finds
them ready, even though he comes late at night or early in the
morning. You would surely not let a thief break into your home, if
you knew when the thief was coming. So always be ready! You don't
know when the Son of Man will come."
Father God, forgive my sins. Thank for sending Jesus Christ down to
die on the cross and for shedding his blood for me. Three days later
you resurrected him. I accept that. In invite Jesus Christ into my
heart as my Lord and savior. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.
God bless you.
Comments