From 050bc969aed21ef4677d526c6d71c5c66bda303c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Lyle Mantooth Date: Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:50:16 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Luke 12:22-34 --- content/bible_journal/luke_12:22-34.md | 32 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 32 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/bible_journal/luke_12:22-34.md diff --git a/content/bible_journal/luke_12:22-34.md b/content/bible_journal/luke_12:22-34.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0955763 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/bible_journal/luke_12:22-34.md @@ -0,0 +1,32 @@ ++++ +title = "Luke 12:22–34" +date = "2022-12-18" ++++ + +### [Read the passage.](https://biblia.com/bible/esv/Lk12.22-34) + +Having reminded the people that earthly goods are not worth anything to them +after they have died, Jesus continues the lesson by saying we should not be +anxious about even our basic needs. The poor people of Jesus's day were a lot +poorer than even most who consider themselves poor today. Finding enough food +to eat for the day was often a struggle, and there were no government programs +or charitable organizations to help people out. Into that environment, Jesus +says don't worry about what you will eat or wear. + +Jesus explains why He says this in three ways. First, mere survival is not all +there is to life. God wants you to do more with your life than to merely exist. +Second, worry does not actually give you your food or clothing in the first +place. In fact, worry and stress will shorten your life, the opposite of what +we want it to do. Third, God is good and takes care of even the little animals +and the short-lived grass, and He cares for you and your life even more. He +knows you need food and clothing, shelter and relationships. He is faithful to +provide for your needs, so be faithful to Him in return. + +Finally, Jesus exhorts His listeners to invest in the kingdom of God because +the returns are eternal and cannot be lost, stolen, or worn out. Be generous +with what you have now, because you won't get to keep it anyway. + +* * * + +Set our eyes on what is truly valuable, and help us live as good citizens of +Your kingdom.