Posts with the tag “luke”

We all desire kind and fair treatment from others. That is a reasonable expectation. But our focus should be first on how we are treating others. "And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise." - Luke 6:31  Read More

The world‘s way to become great is often to fight, stab, and claw our way into greatness at the expense of others. But in the kingdom of God, the path to greatness is just the opposite. "And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors. But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve." - Luke 22:24-26  Read More

Too often we struggle with a lack of motivation and desire for what is right. We must beware of making ever-present excuses. "And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused." - Luke 14:18  Read More

It is very easy to become filled with anxiety and irritation because of life’s problems, stress in our relationships, and the abundance of our responsibilities. But the Lord gives us a helpful solution. "And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her." -Luke 10:41-42  Read More

When the Lord Jesus came to this world from heaven, He came to suffer and die for our sins. One description of Him in the Old Testament is the Man of Sorrows. We must also be reminded that He rejoiced. "In that hour Jesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight. " -Luke 10:21  Read More

Sometimes believers can get upset or even despise those who do evil things. "But Christ came to call sinners to repent and be saved.I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." - Luke 5:32  Read More

We tend to expect instant results for everything. We desire instant answers to prayer, instant deliverance from difficulty, and even instant results in work and ministry. But that is not usually the way God works. And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. - Luke 8:14-15  Read More

There will be times when we need to confront others in love, or to restore those who have fallen; but we must judge ourselves first. Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother's eye. - Luke 6:42  Read More