What we treasure reveals our hearts and gives us true insight into our relationship with our Savior. Knowing how easily our hearts can become consumed with earthly concerns, Jesus lovingly redirects our focus from temporary possessions to eternal blessings. He begins this passage with a tender word of comfort. Luke 12:32 “So don’t be afraid, little …
In His teaching on greed, Jesus urged His listeners to put God’s Kingdom first. Luke 12: 29 And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things. 30 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. 31 Seek the Kingdom of …
Embracing God’s divine provision is a teaching Jesus conveys through a brief illustration in Luke chapter twelve. Luke 12:27 “Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. 28 And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers …
Jesus warned His disciples to conquer futile worry. He had just told the Parable of the Rich Fool to illustrate that everyone needs to get their priorities straight in life. Then Jesus went on to expand the teaching. Luke 12 25 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? 26 And if worry can’t …
Decisions made without God’s guidance often rely on limited human understanding, leading to avoidable challenges and missed blessings. We can easily fall into this trap, as we see in the story of Elimelech and his family leaving Israel for Moab during a drought. Rutha 1:1In the days when the judges ruled in Israel, a severe …
Seeing beyond the surface requires looking at life through God’s lens as the Holy Spirit leads us. The land could not support the large flocks of sheep, goats, and cattle owned by Abram and Lot, so we see them go in different directions. Genesis 13:10 Lot took a long look at the fertile plains of the …
God rewards those who seek Him. The Lord blesses everyone who reaches out to Him no matter the situation. Hebrew 11:6And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. [1] It takes a humble …
Jeremiah tells us to seek the Lord, and He will be found, but is this true? The answer to that question is yes! Before their exile, the people of Jerusalem didn’t seem to be seeking God. They didn’t listen to Jeremiah’s warnings and wanted to believe what their false prophets were saying. In God’s timing, …
Seeking the Lord can be a turning point and a special time in your relationship with Him. When we seek the Lord, it is a time of listening, being still, and waiting for the Lord to speak. We live in a fast-paced culture, and seeking the Lord for our questions and concerns is not always …
Lord, what is Your plan? For most of my life, I did not give much thought to asking the Lord His thoughts before proceeding with my ideas. Planning without asking the Lord may have been your experience also. Matthew 6:33 affirms the importance of seeking the Lord before moving forward and the benefits when we …