Episode 217: Luke 12

Today's meditation is on Luke Chapter 12

I am careful to not be contaminated by false teaching. I do not try to hide my true self, behind a religious mask. Sooner or later, a mask will slip and my true face will be known. I cannot whisper one thing in private and then publicly say something different. Everything that is hidden will be revealed, and whispers will be repeated all over town. 

I do not allow myself to be bluffed into silence or insincerity by the threats of religious or political bullies. Even if they were to take my life, they cannot do anything to my soul. I fear God alone, who holds my entire life -- body and soul -- in his hands.

Sparrows may be common and considered of little value, but God never overlooks a single one. He remembers them all. And he pays even greater attention to me, down to the last detail, even numbering the hairs on my head. So I have nothing to fear. I am worth more to God than many sparrows. 

I will confess my love for Jesus before the world, and Jesus will stand up for me before Father God and all the angels. 

And I will not speak against Holy Spirit, who was sent by Jesus to help me. To deny him would be an unforgivable sin.

If I am attacked and have to defend myself, I will not worry about what I will say or how I will say it. The right words will be there. Holy Spirit is my teacher and will give me the right words when the time comes.

I am careful to not allow greed in my life. I do not covet what others have. My life is not defined by what I have even if I have an abundance of things. I store up treasures in heaven, and fill my earthly life with God.

I do not take anxious thought about what I will eat, or what clothes I will wear. There is far more to life than the food I put in my stomach, or my outer appearance and the clothes I hang on my body. I look at the ravens free and unfettered, they don't sow seed or reap harvests, they don't have bank accounts, they are carefree in the care of God. How much more God cares for me than for the birds.

I can't add a single inch to my height by worrying about it. So if worrying can’t even do that, why worry at all? I look at the wildflowers in the fields. They don't work, or fuss over their appearance—but they are decked out in beautiful colors. The richest people with the largest and most expensive wardrobes, pale in comparison to them. God clothes them himself, in unique designs. How much more he takes care of me and makes sure I have everything I need. 

So I relax and have faith. I am not so preoccupied with getting that I miss responding to God’s giving. People who don’t know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but I both know God and how he works. I steep myself in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions, and I find all my everyday human concerns are abundantly met. I'm not afraid of missing out. I know the Father wants to give me the very kingdom itself.

So, I am generous. I give to the poor. I store up treasures in heaven, safe from theft or decay. I know that where my treasure is, my heart will be. 

I live my life like a house servant waiting for my master to return. I am awake and ready to open the door when he arrives and knocks. It doesn’t matter what time of the night he arrives; I will be awake—and so blessed! I do not allow myself to be lazy or careless, because I do not know the day or the hour he will return. Just when I don’t expect him, he will show up.

When the master shows up, I will be doing my job. I have been given so much! Great gifts mean great responsibilities; the greater the gift, the greater the responsibility.

Jesus came to start a fire on the earth. He changed everything and turned everything rightside up again. He didn't come to smooth things over and make everything nice. He came to disrupt and confront the status quo.

My faith and belief in him will automatically turn some people against me. He brought a change in the weather, a change in the season. So I will be watchful and I will occupy while I wait. 

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

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