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.

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.