Luke 12 - continued...

Lesson 1 - Live the truth and watch out for the false - Focus on the One Who values us so much that He gave His Son for our salvation. Live for Him and not for the world.
Lesson 2 - Be generous, not greedy.   Trust the One Who values us and make Him your treasure.  You won't be sorry...

Lesson 3 - Be ready.

Jesus says, " Be dressed in readiness and keep your lamps alight." (v35)
"... immediately open the door to him..." (v36)
Be .. " on the alert" (v37)
" You too, be ready for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect." (v40)
Be found " faithful and sensible.. when He comes". ( v42-43)

The unprepared, unfaithful, servant will be punished for his deeds.
The ready, faithful servant will be blessed. Jesus gives us a clear command to be ready!

Lesson 4 - Be aware.

Jesus teaches that there will come a time of "division" on the earth.  Division between fathers and sons, mothers and daughters...   A division over Him. Be aware that we each must make the choice to follow Him.

He teaches that we should " analyze this present time.." Be discerning of what is happening in our world around us.

He teaches that we need to "judge what is right."

The life of a disciple of Jesus Christ is not a simple life without problems.  But it is a life worth living.  As we walk in His Light, His Word.. and let the Truth gird our minds and hearts, we will know Him more and more.  This One who loves us and values us, is coming to take us Home with Him.. and we need to be aware and ready.  We can only do that when we keep our eyes on Him.
He is our Treasure.
He is our Truth.
He is our Coming King.
He is the Judge of all.

" O come, Thou Key of David come;
and open wide our heavenly home;
Make safe the way that leads on high,
And close the path to misery.
Rejoice! Rejoice!
Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!"

Father in Heaven,  May Your Name be ever on our lips as we praise and worship You, rejoicing that You have saved us and that You love us so!  We ask for the coming King to reign over us fully.  We seek the Guidance of our loving Counselor to help us walk in faithfulness and truth.  Keep our eyes open.. that we might know You more and more every day.  Thank You for hearing this prayer.. in Jesus' Name I pray. Amen.