Tag Archives: Luke 12

an age of conflict

devotional post #1,989 Luke 12:57-59 Luk 12:57 “And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right? Luk 12:58 As you are going with your accuser before the magistrate, make an effort to settle with him on the way, so … Continue reading

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significant signs

devotional post # 1,988 Luke 12:54-56 Luk 12:54 Jesus also said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west, you say at once, ‘A rainstorm is coming,’ and it does. Luk 12:55 And when you see … Continue reading

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when passion divides

devotional post # 1,987 Luke 12:49-53 Luk 12:49 “I have come to bring fire on the earth– and how I wish it were already kindled! Luk 12:50 I have a baptism to undergo, and how distressed I am until it … Continue reading

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the other slaves

devotional post #1,986 Luke 12:45-48 Luk 12:45 But if that slave should say to himself, ‘My master is delayed in returning,’ and he begins to beat the other slaves, both men and women, and to eat, drink, and get drunk, … Continue reading

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prioritising people

devotional post # 1,985 Luke 12:41-44 Luk 12:41 Then Peter said, “Lord, are you telling this illustration for us or for everyone?” Luk 12:42 The Lord responded, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in … Continue reading

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surprise insurance

devotional post # 1,984 Luke 12:37-40 Luk 12:37 Blessed are those slaves whom their master finds alert when he returns! I tell you the truth, he will dress himself to serve, have them take their place at the table, and … Continue reading

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working britches

devotional post # 1,983 Luke 12:35-36 Luk 12:35 “Get dressed for service and keep your lamps burning; Luk 12:36 be like people waiting for their master to come back from the wedding celebration, so that when he comes and knocks … Continue reading

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perspective on present possessions

Today’s devotional thought by Jefferson Vann Luke 12:32-34 Luk 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, because your Father is delighted to give you the kingdom. Luk 12:33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves wallets that … Continue reading

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pursuing grace

WHAT ARE YOU AFTER? Luke 12:29-31 Luk 12:29 So do not be overly concerned about what you will eat and what you will drink, and do not worry about such things. Luk 12:30 Because all the nations of the world … Continue reading

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worry and the wardrobe

SUBSTANCE OVER STYLE Luke 12:27-28 Luk 12:27 Think about how the flowers grow; they do not work or produce clothing. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was clothed like one of these! Luk 12:28 And … Continue reading

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