Luke 9:61-62 Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say goodbye to my family.” Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.”
“But first…” Do I try to tell God I have other things to do before I do the work He asks me to do? Lord, help me to be obedient.
Luke 8:38-39 The man from whom the demons had gone out begged to go with him, but Jesus sent him away, saying, “Return home and tell how much God has done for you.” So the man went away and told all over town how much Jesus had done for him.
Missions work is more than global, it is local. May I proclaim to those in my home town what Jesus has done for me!
Luke 23:2 And they began to accuse him, saying, “We have found this man subverting our nation. He opposes payment of taxes to Caesar and claims to be Messiah, a king.”
People made false accusations about Jesus so I am in good company.
Luke 7:50 Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”
Faith heals, protects, and saves. Lord, may my life have plentiful and abundant faith in You.
Luke 22:53 “Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is your hour—when darkness reigns.”
That last sentence is interesting. Satan will have his that the devil had ever done!
Luke 6:27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Lord, enable me to love people completely and without question, even if they hate me.
Luke 5:22 Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?
Why do I ever doubt God? Lord, strengthen my faith every minute of every hour of every day.
Luke 4:13 When the devil had finished all this tempting, he left him until an opportune time.
Lord, bind the devil, demons, and their helpers. Keep me from temptation and may I always walk with You, so that there will never be an “opportune time” for Satan to tempt me. Keep my faith and wisdom strong, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Luke 22:44 And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly.
Does my anguish lead me to more earnest prayer? Or to deeper despair?
Philippians 4:5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.
In turbulent and angry situations, please give me a gentle attitude that will be seen by all those around me.