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Luke 6

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Read Luke 6 – Jesus was revolutionary.   As you read chapter 6, consider all the ways Jesus put people over “religion”.  

Jesus defended the hunger of his disciples over the Sabbath laws,  pointing out that even King David ate the consecrated bread (:1-:5). 

Jesus simplified the Sabbath healing of a man’s hand by asking which was lawful to do on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save a life or to destroy it(:9)?  Legalism does not honor the intent of the Sabbath.   It does not honor God.

Jesus chose the twelve disciples to be Apostles after praying all night. Did you ever notice the duplicate names?   There are two Simons, two James and two Judas, but Jesus personalized each one.  

Jesus shares words that lift up the downtrodden and humble the affluent in verses :17-:49.  “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brothers eyes and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?” 6:41.

Beloved,  you do you well, with love, reverence and humility leading the way.   You do you to the glory and honor of Jesus, and watch what He will do with your surrendered life.💜

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Luke 5

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Read Luke 5 – Work, work, work – there is so much work to be done, and it is vastly different from the old ways.  My daughter is on a team that launches new restaurants all around the country.  They fly them in to come alongside the new staff to train them in the highly successful culture that has set her restaurant apart.  Perhaps they got that idea from Jesus. 

In Chapter 5, we see Jesus teaching and raising up his disciples.  He teaches from Simon’s boat, and when he is finished he tells Simon to go to the deep waters and cast his nets.  Simon is a fisherman.  He fished all night and didn’t catch a thing, yet because Jesus said to, he would cast his nets again(:5).  Simon has a crisis of faith when he realized what happened because he understood his sin in the presence of Jesus’ holiness(:8).  Jesus used this situation to illustrate how they (James and John were there too), would become fishers of men (:10). 

Beloved, be humble enough to do things God’s way, even if you are an expert. 

A man with leprosy asked Jesus if he was willing to heal him and make him clean (:12).  This shows resolute faith.  The man knew Jesus could heal him, the only question was – was he willing?  How do you pray?  Do you know Jesus can change the impossible?  Do you still love and trust him if he says no or not yet? 

Jesus heals a paralyzed man as a two part miracle.  He forgave the mans sins first off.  This got the attention of the religious leaders.  They called it blasphemy, stating only God could forgive sin(:21).  Jesus used this miracle to bless the man AND to wake up the religious leaders. 

Jesus sums up his purpose when he calls Matthew to be his disciple:  I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent (:32).  Beloved, may God bless your reading and show you many more things than this!!!

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Luke 4

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Read Luke 4 – The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye and the pride of life… every temptation known to us can be categorized in one of these three areas.  Ponder that for a second.  We have a Lord and Savior who knows every temptation we may be presented with… Jesus is not some holier than thou entity – he faced temptation, in every area we may come up against and he fought it off with the Word. 

Notice too that the devil knows his fair share of Scripture, yet uses it to try to corrupt.  Beware of those who do this.  In :13 we see that the devil was finished tempting Jesus until next time.  Beloved, the devil is a prowling lion.  He is always on the lookout for the next time. 

Next, Jesus goes to his hometown.  In :22 the people were amazed by his teaching and in :28 they were furious.  The truth is convicting.  The people were going to push Jesus off a cliff, but he passed through the crowd and went on his way, :29-30.  That is one of those little miracles that often go unnoticed; keep your eye out for miracles. 

Jesus continues to teach and perform miracles throughout our chapter.  In Capernaum, Galilee, he healed Simon’s mother-in-law, and her immediate response was to prepare a meal for them :39.  Beloved, live in gratitude like this, always caring for those around you as long as you are able. 

Our chapter ends with Jesus on the move… just as he calls us to.  Do not keep the Good News in a box to be let out on Sunday mornings… take it everywhere you go, and be ready to share.🤗

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Luke 3

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Read Luke 3 – This ain’t no ‘once upon a time’ – Luke is an educated man, a physician, and his account in our chapter gives historical details that are established.  :1 gives us the political timeline.  :2 gives us the religious timeline. 

John’s ministry is revealed in verses 3:3-:22.  John was resolute, and bold; he was not afraid to be offensive.  He was both weird and wise, and commanded the listeners ear.  He pointed to Jesus, and did not seek his own fame.  His ministry was prophesied way back in Isaiah 40:3-5.  John the Baptist baptized Jesus.  Luke’s account gives a slightly different view than the one we just read in John 1:29-34.  Luke records the Holy Spirits descent from heaven, like a dove, upon Jesus, and the Father’s response:  You are my dearly loved Son, and you bring me great joy(:22). 

Jesus’s earthly ministry begins when he is about 30 years old (:23) and then Luke presents Jesus’s lineage.  This is very special to me, because Jesus is known as Joseph’s son even though we know he was not his biological father.  Adoption is legitimized by the Lord himself.  When one is adopted by a human father and when one is adopted into God’s family, it is as strong and real as blood to God. 

Beloved, do you need reassurance that you belong?  Trust that when God calls you his own, his treasured possession, he means it eternally.💖👆💖🙏💖🕊💖

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Luke 2

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Read Luke 2 – Merry Christmas in October – we are walking with Jesus from birth to age 12!  

Joseph and Mary journey to Bethlehem late in her pregnancy because of a census on one hand, and because this fulfilled the prophecy of Micah 5:2, that one who would rule Israel would come from little Bethlehem, one whose origins are from old, from ancient times. (My paraphrase) Beloved, we never know what the Lord is fulfilling through our day to day. 

The glory of verses :9-:15 is spectacular.   Try to visualize it as you read and be astonished as the shepherds were(:18).

When Jesus was 8 days old, Mary and Joseph took him to the temple for dedication and circumcision. Simeon (who was known as righteous and devout) and prophetess Anna knew Jesus was Messiah immediately and their encounter (:25-:38) is beautiful. 

Our chapter takes us through Jesus’s childhood up to age 12, when he stayed in the temple, amazing everyone who heard him. Beloved, carry the joy and wonder of Christ’s birth with you today.   What other gems did you notice as you read?

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Luke 1:46-80

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Read Luke 1:46-80 – God looks at the heart.   He fully knew Mary, Elizabeth and Zechariah inside and out. Their faith was true.  Their integrity and strength of character were trustworthy for the task God appointed them.  Look at what Mary says in verse :48, “He took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed.”  Beloved, there’s only one mother of Jesus, but there’s also only one YOU. By recognizing who God is and how special you are to him, you are making yourself ready to be used for purposes of eternal value. Set your heart on our wonderful Savior.  And consider Zechariah’s Prophecy in verse :76, “And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord.”  His faith that baby John would grow into a great prophet, just as Gabriel pronounced, was resolute.  Beloved, chose to believe God and speak His promises over your life and family. 🗨😃🙏💖🙏😃💬

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Luke 1:26-45

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Read Luke 1:26-45 – The cousins are in the house!  I love my cousins; our ties are strong even though we don’t see each other in the day to day.  Mary and Elizabeth have a strong bond too.  Just as Gabriel said, Elizabeth, Zechariah’s wife, is pregnant.  His next angelic visit is to Mary, a descendant of King David and betrothed to Joseph (I just like that word, BETROTHED, you might prefer, ENGAGED).  She gets news that no other woman has ever – nor will ever get – she will conceive baby Jesus, by God’s own design.  And her response is just perfect, “I am the Lord’s servant.  May everything you have said about me come true.”(:38)  Then she visits cousin Elizabeth and Zechariah.  Baby John lept in the womb at the sound of Mary’s voice, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit (this was a unique experience then, believers now receive the Holy Spirit as soon as they ask Jesus for Salvation).  Elizabeth calls Mary blessed and the mother of her Lord (:43).  Beloved, sit with these short and amazing verses.  Why wasn’t Mary terrified to be an unwed mother – the penalty of which was stoning?  How does your faith compare?  Are you open to the divine possibilities Jesus may bring your way?  Pray that your faith is strengthened, that you declare as Mary did, “I am the Lord’s servant.” 🤰💖🤰🙌🙋‍♀️💖🙋‍♂️

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Luke 1:1-25

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Read Luke 1:1-25 – The stage is being set; we shouldn’t rush through.  Luke establishes himself as a person of great discernment.  He carefully investigated the eyewitness accounts of Jesus and the events surrounding him (:2).  He did this so the truth would be a certainty, strengthening all that Theophilus had been taught (:4)…. And we, are also blessed to have and examine this truth!  

The time is set, Herod was king.  The priestly line was established for Zechariah and Elizabeth. 

Zechariah was doing his priestly duties, burning incense in the sanctuary of the Lord, while a great crowd stood outside praying.  The angel, Gabriel, appeared before Zechariah with amazing news.   His barren, older wife would have a son; he will be a man with the spirit and power of Elijah(:17).  What other notable things caught your eye as Gabriel was speaking about this child?

Zechariah questions how this will happen due to his and Elizabeth’s age – and Gabriel pronounces silence over Zechariah for questioning him!  The way Gabriel speaks, the certainty and authority, makes me think of the very one he is announcing – but I don’t want to get ahead of things.

Beloved, humility is so important in God’s economy.  Surrender your pride when seeking the Lord; pray and read His Word with a humble heart.😇🧎‍🤰

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Luke

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Today is a transition day.   We will move into the Gospel of Luke tomorrow.   It is in the New Testament, right before John.  The first 4 books of the New Testament are written by Apostles Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, making them eyewitness accounts.  Each one has a slightly different flavor, much like the eyewitness accounts police officers sift through when trying to learn what happened.  People much wiser than I am have  categorized the books – revealing Jesus as Messiah, Servant, Son of God, and Son of Man.  They tell what Jesus said, did, felt and was. (I’m sending a chart)  I was going to head back into the Old Testament,  but sometimes the Lord changes my plans.  Beloved, my desire is for you to fall deeper in love and awe of our Savior, Jesus Christ, with every chapter. 💖 🤟🙏👑🙏🙌💝

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