Luke 21
Jesus wants us to be cheerful givers, but here Jesus challenges us to give to the point where it makes us uncomfortable. As Jesus does this, he prods me on the topic of comfort and how easy it is to remain comfortable in my faith. As the DesiringGod.com team points out, we too often idolize convenience and comfort over God; however, Jesus rejected convenience and comfort and instead instructs us that only a few will pass through the narrow gate to God's kingdom.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who has freed me from the sting of sin and death - thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such blessings. I am selfish and lazy - please forgive me Jesus! 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.
All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on. v4
Jesus wants us to be cheerful givers, but here Jesus challenges us to give to the point where it makes us uncomfortable. As Jesus does this, he prods me on the topic of comfort and how easy it is to remain comfortable in my faith. As the DesiringGod.com team points out, we too often idolize convenience and comfort over God; however, Jesus rejected convenience and comfort and instead instructs us that only a few will pass through the narrow gate to God's kingdom.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who has freed me from the sting of sin and death - thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such blessings. I am selfish and lazy - please forgive me Jesus! 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.
