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3/30            Luke 13:18-21

Then Jesus said, “What is the Kingdom of God like? How can I illustrate it? 19 It is like a tiny mustard seed planted in a garden; it grows and becomes a tree, and the birds come and find shelter among its branches.” 20 He also asked, “What else is the Kingdom of God like? 21 It is like yeast used by a woman making bread. Even though she used a large amount of flour, the yeast permeated every part of the dough.”

KINGDOM

Once we come into the Family of God everything we do, everything we are is permeated and changed by the Gospel. It is the Good News. We are no longer at war with God. We are members of His family and recipients of His grace and peace. Jesus is Lord.

3/29            Luke 13:14-17

But the leader in charge of the synagogue was indignant that Jesus had healed her on the Sabbath day. “There are six days of the week for working,” he said to the crowd. “Come on those days to be healed, not on the Sabbath.” 15 But the Lord replied, “You hypocrite! You work on the Sabbath day! Don’t you untie your ox or your donkey from their stalls on the Sabbath and lead them out for water? 16 Wasn’t it necessary for me, even on the Sabbath day, to free this dear woman from the bondage in which Satan has held her for eighteen years?” 17 This shamed his enemies. And all the people rejoiced at the wonderful things he did.

REJOICE
Rejoice for Jesus will do whatever it takes to enable you to live. He forgives our sin. He cleans us up. He walks with us every step of the way. Rejoice for the Lord is good to you.

3/28            Luke 13:10-13

One Sabbath day as Jesus was teaching in a synagogue, 11 he saw a woman who had been crippled by an evil spirit. She had been bent double for eighteen years and was unable to stand up straight. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Woman, you are healed of your sickness!” 13 Then he touched her, and instantly she could stand straight. How she praised and thanked God!

THANKFUL

I am thankful that Jesus saved me. You are thankful for your salvation. There is so much we should be thankful for. Every day remember to think about things you are thankful for and thank the Lord for them. An attitude of gratitude will go a long way in thwarting the enemies activity against you.

3/27            Luke 13:6-9

Then Jesus used this illustration: “A man planted a fig tree in his garden and came again and again to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always disappointed. 7 Finally, he said to his gardener, ‘I’ve waited three years, and there hasn’t been a single fig! Cut it down. It’s taking up space we can use for something else.'” 8 “The gardener answered, ‘Give it one more chance. Leave it another year, and I’ll give it special attention and plenty of fertilizer. 9 If we get figs next year, fine. If not, you can cut it down.'”

CHANGE

You need to change. I need to change. When we spend time with Jesus He will tell us what to change and how to change. He is Lord and wants to be leader of our life.

3/26            Luke 13:1-5

About this time Jesus was informed that Pilate had murdered some people from Galilee as they were sacrificing at the Temple in Jerusalem. 2 “Do you think those Galileans were worse sinners than other people from Galilee?” he asked. “Is that why they suffered? 3 Not at all! And you will also perish unless you turn from your evil ways and turn to God. 4 And what about the eighteen men who died when the Tower of Siloam fell on them? Were they the worst sinners in Jerusalem? 5 No, and I tell you again that unless you repent, you will also perish.”

REPENT

We are called to repent. Sin damages us. Sin sidelines us. Turn back to Jesus and let Him clean you up and remove your sin from you. We need the Lord.

3/25            Luke 12:57-59

“Why can’t you decide for yourselves what is right? 58 If you are on the way to court and you meet your accuser, try to settle the matter before it reaches the judge, or you may be sentenced and handed over to an officer and thrown in jail. 59 And if that happens, you won’t be free again until you have paid the last penny.”

RIGHT

We know the right thing to do and still we swerve away from the Lord. We know when we are hurting and we do not go back to Him. Stop where you are and do the next right thing. Love Jesus and love your neighbor.

3/24            Luke 12:54-56

Then Jesus turned to the crowd and said, “When you see clouds beginning to form in the west, you say, ‘Here comes a shower.’ And you are right. 55 When the south wind blows, you say, ‘Today will be a scorcher.’ And it is. 56 You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky, but you can’t interpret these present times.”

NOW

Look around you. Now is the time to change. Now is the time to let the Lord work in your life. We are not promised tomorrow. Jesus is always working today. Working to equip us, lead us, use us, strengthen us and speak with us. Talk with Him and let Jesus change you.

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.