Luke 12

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WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE TO BE READY?

April 8, 2023

“You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected” (Luke 12:40 NLT). Jesus told a parable about a master returning from a wedding banquet and how his servants should be ready to open the door of his house the moment he knocks. He could return any

WHAT DELIGHTS THE FATHER?

April 7, 2023

“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom” (Luke 12:32 NLT). Giving. That’s what delights the Father. He loves to give. Jesus told His “little flock” of disciples not to worry nor be afraid about material things. For the Father loves to give. So, don’t

“Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own” (Luke 12:15 NLT).

April 7, 2022

HOW DO YOU MEASURE YOUR LIFE? How do you measure life? Jesus warned the man who asked him to act as judge in settling his father’s estate that such things were not so important. Too many families have been divided over the disposition of their parents belongings. How sad that a time of mourning is

“Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known” (Luke 12:2 NLT).

April 6, 2022

CONFESSION IS BETTER THAN COVER-UP After warning his disciples about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, Jesus warned that ultimately all things that people have sought to cover up and hide, will be exposed.   Eventually, every public persona will have its mask removed. As the Lord warned the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land,

“You also be ready, because the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect” (Luke 12:40 HCSB).

April 8, 2021

WHAT DOES BEING READY LOOK LIKE? Jesus told a parable about a master returning from a wedding banquet and how his servants should be ready to open the door of his house the moment he knocks. He could return any hour of the night, so they must always be ready.   Jesus told this parable

“Don’t be afraid, little flock, because your Father delights to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32 NLT).

April 7, 2021

WHAT DELIGHTS THE FATHER? Giving. That’s what make the Father happy. He loves to give. Jesus told His “little flock” of disciples not to worry nor be afraid about material things. For the Father loves to give.   So, don’t concern yourself with food and clothes, houses and wealth. The Father “will meet all your

“…For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more” (Luke 12:48 NKJV).

April 8, 2020

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF GIFTING AND KNOWLEDGE Jesus told a parable to illustrate the importance of being ready for His return. Peter asked whether the parable was only for Christ’s disciples or for everyone. Jesus answered with another parable, concluding with the thought that the master’s judgment would be based on how much had been entrusted

“For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known” (Luke 12:2 NKJV).

April 6, 2020

NO MORE COVERING-UP AND HIDING After warning his disciples about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, Jesus warned that ultimately all things that people have sought to cover up or hide, will be exposed. Our public “Facebook” persona will have its mask removed. As the Lord warned the Israelites before they entered the Promised Land, “Be

“Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own” (Luke 12:15 NLT).

April 7, 2019

HOW DO YOU MEASURE LIFE? How do you measure life? Jesus warned the man who asked him to act as judge in settling his father’s estate that such things were not so important. Too many families have been divided over the disposition of their parents belongings. How sad that a time of mourning is further

“The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be rewarded. I tell you the truth, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat!” (Luke 12:37 NLT).

April 8, 2018

THE REWARD OF READINESS
Jesus told His disciples a parable about a master rewarding his servants because they were “ready and waiting for his return.” This is a parable about Christ’s return and the reward He will give to those who are “ready and waiting” for Him. He said that He will wait tables for them while they enjoy the banquet. Can you imagine this? Jesus leaning over you asking, “What would you like to drink? Can I get you some dessert?” O what a Master we serve! That He is willing even now to serve us. How we must be willing to serve others in His name!