Luke 12
The Parable of the Rich Fool (found only in Luke) starts with a man asking Jesus to help him gain a share of an inheritance (presumably because he is not either entitled or in-line to receive a portion). Jesus responds with the parable which contains a warning that we must be prepared for Satan to grab hold of our soul should we worship wealth and money. In the warning, Jesus contrasts focus on wealth and money versus being "rich towards God".
John Piper has a great post on these very words.
Jesus, please help me avoid focus on money and wealth and help me a good steward of the blessings You have entrusted with me.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus - You are an awesome God and You have always met my needs - I need not worry. Thank You Jesus! Yet I am undeserving because I do worry - about money and about my kids, etc. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
“This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.” v21
The Parable of the Rich Fool (found only in Luke) starts with a man asking Jesus to help him gain a share of an inheritance (presumably because he is not either entitled or in-line to receive a portion). Jesus responds with the parable which contains a warning that we must be prepared for Satan to grab hold of our soul should we worship wealth and money. In the warning, Jesus contrasts focus on wealth and money versus being "rich towards God".
John Piper has a great post on these very words.
Jesus, please help me avoid focus on money and wealth and help me a good steward of the blessings You have entrusted with me.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus - You are an awesome God and You have always met my needs - I need not worry. Thank You Jesus! Yet I am undeserving because I do worry - about money and about my kids, etc. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
