Author - Clay Corvin

3/23            Luke 12:49-53

“I have come to bring fire to the earth, and I wish that my task were already completed! 50 There is a terrible baptism ahead of me, and I am under a heavy burden until it is accomplished. 51 Do you think I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I have come to bring strife and division! 52 From now on families will be split apart, three in favor of me, and two against — or the other way around. 53 There will be a division between father and son, mother and daughter, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.”

CHOOSE
When you choose Jesus it sets the world against you. Do not despair in tribulation and sorrow. Let Jesus have your heart and mind and work His power and strength into you soul. Know Him and love Him and He will change you into His likeness.

3/22            Luke 12:41-48

Peter asked, “Lord, is this illustration just for us or for everyone?” 42 And the Lord replied, “I’m talking to any faithful, sensible servant to whom the master gives the responsibility of managing his household and feeding his family. 43 If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward. 44 I assure you, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns. 45 But if the servant thinks, ‘My master won’t be back for a while,’ and begins oppressing the other servants, partying, and getting drunk — 46 well, the master will return unannounced and unexpected. He will tear the servant apart and banish him with the unfaithful. 47 The servant will be severely punished, for though he knew his duty, he refused to do it.” 48 “But people who are not aware that they are doing wrong will be punished only lightly. Much is required from those to whom much is given, and much more is required from those to whom much more is given.”

FAITHFUL

Be faithful to the Lord. Think about Him. Serve Him. Let Him change you. Remember it is your choice to be faithful. Choose to follow Jesus and to be like Him.

3/21            Luke 12:37-40

There will be special favor for those who are ready and waiting for his return. I tell you, he himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat! 38 He may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn. But whenever he comes, there will be special favor for his servants who are ready!” 39 “Know this: A homeowner who knew exactly when a burglar was coming would not permit the house to be broken into. 40 You must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.”

PREPARE

Prepare now for the future. Be ready to go at anytime. Confess sin. Forgive. Forget. People count with the Lord and they must count with us.

3/20            Luke 12:35-36

“Be dressed for service and well prepared, 36 as though you were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and knocks.

TODAY

JESUS is coming back. It could be today. Are you ready? Why not?

3/19            Luke 12:34

Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be.”

THINK

What do you think about? That is where your heart is. Spend time with Jesus. Praise Him, thank Him and it will change your heart. Keep a soft heart towards the Lord and you will find that you have a strong heart to face daily life.

3/18            Luke 12:32-33

“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. 33 “Sell what you have and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven have no holes in them. Your treasure will be safe — no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it.

OWN

If you can’t give something away, it owns you. We must live our life carefully paying attention to what we do and what we love. Let nothing stand in the way of serving Him. Jesus loves you.

3/17            Luke 12:29-31

And don’t worry about food — what to eat and drink. Don’t worry whether God will provide it for you. 30 These things dominate the thoughts of most people, but your Father already knows your needs. 31 He will give you all you need from day to day if you make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.”

DOUBT

Doubt causes us to think horrible things about God. Do not fear He will not forget you. Give your doubt to Jesus and He will undergird your every thought.

3/16            Luke 12:26-28

And if worry can’t do little things like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things?” 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 that are here today and gone tomorrow, won’t he more surely care for you? You have so little faith!

FOCUS

Focus on Jesus. Ask Him to stand with you every day. Jesus loves you and He will never forsake you.

3/15            Luke 12:22-25

Then turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “So I tell you, don’t worry about everyday life — whether you have enough food to eat or clothes to wear. 23 For life consists of far more than food and clothing. 24 Look at the ravens. They don’t need to plant or harvest or put food in barns because God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds! 25 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life? Of course not!

WORRY

Do you worry? Don’t. Jesus is Lord.

3/14            Luke 12:21

“Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”

RICHES

I am asking the Lord for mercy, wisdom and understanding for you right now. We need His wisdom to understand what the real riches are. Spend time with the Lord. Knowing Him is where real riches reside.