Today’s Daily Devotion – Daily Devotion in Luke 12 (devotionsfromthebible.com)
Today’s Daily Devotion – Daily Devotion in Luke 12 (devotionsfromthebible.com)
POSTED IN LUKE – BILL BRINKWORTH
Daily Devotion in Luke 12
Daily Nugget:
“And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.” Luke 12:22
Worrying over life’s troubles consumes too much time for many. Sometimes, the anxieties are legitimate; sometimes, they are only imagined and never come to fruition. We all have been vexed by what we have perceived as problems.
God has much to say about the sin of worrying in His Word. Matthew 6:34, along with Luke 12:22, compels us not to worry about our needs and to take life’s obstacles on a day-by-day basis.
We have a lot on our plate for today; do not worry about what may or may not happen tomorrow. Besides, what situation has worrying ever improved?
“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Matthew 6:34
Looking at all the possible challenges that could happen on another day is very frustrating. I remember the same feeling when told to weed a 40-foot garden when I was younger.
My mother gave me the chore of weeding a backyard flower patch. I worked a short time and then looked to the end, where I was to finish. It seemed so far away and impossible.
I worked a little more and then looked to the far end. I felt I would never get finished and that it was almost a hopeless task that would never be completed.
Then I came up with a different strategy. Instead of looking at the whole task, I looked no further than two feet in front of me.
Looking up, I saw my short goal and weeded hard to reach it. When I achieved that mark, I looked up two feet further and made that my next mission.
Never did I look to the end again. I kept making short commitments.
I do remember at one point, which did not seem that long after starting, where I did permit myself to look back at where I had started.
The beginning point was far, far behind me. I did accomplish something. I was beginning to realize that the task was obtainable.
Again, I returned to my two-foot tasks. Before long, my next look at the two-foot objective made me realize it was the end.
Small bites at the task and not fretting over the overall picture made the job go faster and less agonizing. From that chore, I learned to set shorter goals and to keep plodding at them until the main goal was reached.
Life has many challenges that we will face. God does not give us more than we can handle. Be concerned with what God gives us to do today. When tomorrow comes, he will also give us the grace to meet the challenges we face that day.
Today’s Thought:
“Worry is a kind of insult to the Lord. It’s like throwing His promises and assurances back into His face and saying they’re no good, and you don’t trust Him.” – Fletcher
Words to Understand:
Alms: Money or supplies given to the less unfortunate; gift
Farthings: coin equal to two mites, equal to ¾ of a penny
Girded: clothed; bound
Innumerable: beyond count
Magistrates: a government official
Sunder: to separate
Today’s Reading:
Luke 12
1 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.
3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.
4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.
6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.
8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.
10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.
11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:
12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.
13 ¶ And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.
14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?
15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?
18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.
19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
22 ¶ And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.
24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?
25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?
26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?
27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?
29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.
34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;
36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.
37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.
38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.
40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.
41 ¶ Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?
42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?
43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.
44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.
45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;
46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
47 And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?
50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!
51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:
52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.
53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
54 ¶ And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.
55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.
56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?
57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?
58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.
59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.
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| DAILY VIEW Devotion The intent of this publication is to provide daily encouragement and to biblically educate the child of God. Feeding on truths from God’s Word will strengthen and help believers. (Only the KJV is used!) Read what others have already said about this Devotion.Think on These Things… Daily Devotion in Luke 12 Don’t have the time to read the devotion, then HEAR the Devotion.HEAR the DAILY VIEW devotion on WLVF (after the 6 AM EST news).Daily Nugget:“And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.” Luke 12:22 Worrying over life’s troubles consumes too much time for many. Sometimes, the anxieties are legitimate; sometimes, they are only imagined and never come to fruition. We all have been vexed by what we have perceived as problems. God has much to say about the sin of worrying in His Word. Matthew 6:34, along with Luke 12:22, compels us not to worry about our needs and to take life’s obstacles on a day-by-day basis. We have a lot on our plate for today; do not worry about what may or may not happen tomorrow. Besides, what situation has worrying ever improved?“Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Matthew 6:34 Looking at all the possible challenges that could happen on another day is very frustrating. I remember the same feeling when told to weed a 40-foot garden when I was younger. My mother gave me the chore of weeding a backyard flower patch. I worked a short time and then looked to the end, where I was to finish. It seemed so far away and impossible. I worked a little more and then looked to the far end. I felt I would never get finished and that it was almost a hopeless task that would never be completed. Then I came up with a different strategy. Instead of looking at the whole task, I looked no further than two feet in front of me. Looking up, I saw my short goal and weeded hard to reach it. When I achieved that mark, I looked up two feet further and made that my next mission. Never did I look to the end again. I kept making short commitments. I do remember at one point, which did not seem that long after starting, where I did permit myself to look back at where I had started. The beginning point was far, far behind me. I did accomplish something. I was beginning to realize that the task was obtainable. Again, I returned to my two-foot tasks. Before long, my next look at the two-foot objective made me realize it was the end. Small bites at the task and not fretting over the overall picture made the job go faster and less agonizing. From that chore, I learned to set shorter goals and to keep plodding at them until the main goal was reached. Life has many challenges that we will face. God does not give us more than we can handle. Be concerned with what God gives us to do today. When tomorrow comes, he will also give us the grace to meet the challenges we face that day. Today’s Thought: “Worry is a kind of insult to the Lord. It’s like throwing His promises and assurances back into His face and saying they’re no good, and you don’t trust Him.” – Fletcher Words to Understand:Alms: Money or supplies given to the less unfortunate; giftFarthings: coin equal to two mites, equal to ¾ of a pennyGirded: clothed; boundInnumerable: beyond countMagistrates: a government officialSunder: to separate Today’s Reading:Luke 121 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.2 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known.3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.11 And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:12 For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say.13 ¶ And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.14 And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.22 ¶ And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.23 The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment.24 Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls?25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?27 Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.28 If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?29 And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.31 But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.33 Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.34 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.35 Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;36 And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.37 Blessed are those servants, whom the lord when he cometh shall find watching: verily I say unto you, that he shall gird himself, and make them to sit down to meat, and will come forth and serve them.38 And if he shall come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.39 And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.40 Be ye therefore ready also: for the Son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not.41 ¶ Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all?42 And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season?43 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.45 But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken;46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.47 And that servant, which knew his lord’s will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.49 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished!51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.54 ¶ And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.55 And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.56 Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?57 Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?58 When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.59 I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite. Daily Bible StudyRead “It Could Have Been Me” at https://www.devotionsfromthebible.com/numbers/it-could-have-been-me/Thank you, Lord. I am grateful for your mercy, love, and all the “second, third… hundredth…” chances you have given me. The Current BIBLE VIEW NewsletterRead the current Bible View newsletter themed “Your Testimony.” The articles are “Be A Bright Light,” and “New Things” at https://openthoumineeyes.com/views24/EmailVersion/BibleView947Email.pdfThe FREE typeset version (used as a church bulletin insert or ministry handout) is available at: https://openthoumineeyes.com/views24/BibleView947.pdf Mobile devices can best view the current BIBLE VIEW at https://www.thebibleview.com/2024/the-bible-view-947-your-testimony/ The Previous BIBLE VIEW NewsletterRead the previous Bible View newsletter themed “God’s Way.” The articles are “His Ways Are Not Our Ways,” “Wild Vines,” “Tighten the Reins”, “Learned Sympathy,” at https://openthoumineeyes.com/views24/EmailVersion/BibleView946Email.pdfThe FREE typeset version (used as a church bulletin insert or ministry handout) is available at: https://openthoumineeyes.com/views24/BibleView946.pdf ** If you have had unfortunate obstacles in your life, this Bible View may be an encouragement to you! ** Mobile devices can best view the current BIBLE VIEW at https://www.thebibleview.com/2024/the-bible-view-946-gods-way/ Prayer Requests:Jeannie Rodriguez reports lthat Steve, who we were praying for, died on Monday. Before His death, she had the opportunity to witness to him one more time. Hopefully, He did trust Christ as Saviour. Pray for the family, as this is a hard time for them.Diane Park requests prayer for a family member that is possibly at a crosswords in their life. Pray that person makes the right decision.Mark Ahrens asks prayer for Rodney Jarrel, who is in the hospital with 26 places where he is losing blood. Please pray for his recovery and salvation.Your prayer request could be posted here where people worldwide could pray for your needs. There’s a world out there struggling, hurting, and desperately needing the Lord’s help. Please pray for other’s needs! Prayer DOES make a difference!Send prayer requests to brinkworth@frontier.com Three CheersAuthor Unknown Once, when a great fire broke out at midnight and people thought that all those that lived in the apartment had been taken out, way up there in the fifth story, was seen a little child, crying for help. Up went a ladder, and soon a fireman was seen ascending to the spot. As he neared the second story, the flames burst in fury from the windows, and the multitude almost despaired of the rescue of the child. The brave man faltered, and a comrade at the bottom cried out, “Cheer him!” and cheer upon cheer arose from the crowd. Up the ladder, he went and saved the child because they cheered, him. If you cannot go into the heat of the battle yourself, or if you cannot go into the harvest field and work day after day, you can cheer those that are working for the Master. I see many old people in their old days getting crusty and sour, and they discourage every one they meet by their fault finding. That is not what should lbe done. If we make a mistake, come and tell us of it, and we will thank you. You do not know how much you may do by just speaking kindly to those that are willing to work. “Hold the Fort, For I Am Coming.” D. L. MoodyI am told that when General Sherman went through Atlanta towards the sea, through the Southern States, he left in the fort in the Kennesaw Mountains a handful of men to guard some rations that he brought there. General Hood got into the outer rear and attacked the fort, driving the men in from the outer works into the inner works, and for a long time, the battle raged fearfully. Half of the men were either killed or wounded. The general who was in command was wounded seven different times, and when they were about ready to run up the white flag and surrender the fort, Sherman got within fifteen miles. Through the flag signal corps on a mountain, he sent the message “Hold the fort; I am coming. — W. T. Sherman.” That message fired up their hearts, and they held the fort until reinforcements came. The fort did not go into the hands of their enemies. I hope there will be a thousand young converts coming into our ranks to help hold the fort. Our Saviour is in command, and He is coming. Let us sing the famous hymn Mr. Bliss has written; a hymn entitled “Hold the Fort “.“Ho! My comrades, see the signalWaving in the sky!Reinforcements now appearing.Victory is nigh!” Chorus:” Hold the fort, for I am coming,”Jesus signals still,Wave the answer back to heaven,“By Thy grace we will.” Wise Words:“It takes little skill, intelligence, or character to discourage anyone. It does take those three virtues to encourage others. Maybe that is why encouragementis so lacking today!” — Author Unknown |
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