Meditate on these verses:
Then
someone called from the crowd, "Teacher, please tell my brother to divide
our father's estate with me." Jesus replied, "Friend, who made me a
judge over you to decide such things as that?" Then he said, "Beware!
Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you
own." Luke 12:13-15
Can you imagine Jesus
standing near the Temple and the crowd becoming larger and larger? Everyone
wanting to see Jesus…and to hear what He had to say.
Meanwhile,
the crowds grew until thousands were milling about and stepping on each other.
Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, "Beware of the yeast
of the Pharisees--their hypocrisy. Luke
12:1
He turned to His
disciples—first. He wasn't speaking to the whole crowd—but you can bet they
were listening. Do not to be hypocrites. Live truth throughout your life—don't
hide anything. Be honest. He continues calling His disciples
"friends" and encouraging them to have no fear of their enemies—but to fear God—respect
Him because He has the ultimate power on where each person will spend
eternity...heaven or hell.
Dear friends, don't
be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot do any more to you
after that. But I'll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to
kill you and then throw you into hell. Yes, he's the one to fear. Luke
12:4-5.
The crowd of thousands of people were yelling
at Jesus--recognizing His power over sickness and even family problems. He
singled out one young man's request...and called him "friend." Beware
against greed. Any form of greed. What do you collect or accumulate? Will
those things just go to a Thrift Store one day? Are "things" more
important to you than relationships with other people...or with God? Beware!
Today we remember what American
soldiers have given to our nation—pause and reflect on how God has lead our
nation and provided protection though our Armed Forces. Put on your spiritual
armor.
Prayer ~ Lord Jesus—I
chose You. I will serve You will all of my heart, mind, soul and strength. I
pray that all that I think, say and do will bring You honor and glory.
Daily
Bible Reading: John 14-17
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