Luke 12: 54-59 Rom 7: 18-25a / Psa 119 You understand the signs of the earth and the sky, but you don’t understand the present times. (Luke 12:56) If we read the Bible all our days We will learn to judge what is right It will lead us in subtle ways To discern God’s will [...]
Luke 12: 49-53 Rom 6: 19-23 / Psa 1 Do you think that I have come to establish peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division. (Luke 12:51) We must be bold to face the fires Of life’s trials and division, This much from us our faith requires For our own purification. Jesus [...]
Luke 12: 39-48 Rom 6: 12-18 / Psa 124 You also must be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. (Luke 12:40) Pray for the grace of vigilance If salvation is what we desire. In our quest for deliverance Our full commitment is required. Jesus said: “Know [...]
Luke 12: 35-38 Rom 5: 12,15b,17-21 / Ps 40 Blessed are those slaves whom the master finds vigilant upon his arrival. (Luke 12:37) Many a proud man has fallen Because of smug complacency. The Good News that Christ has given We must spread with all urgency. “Gird your loins and light your lamps, and be [...]
Luke 12: 13-21 Rom 4: 20-25 / Lk 1 Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. (Luke 12:15) Take heed: avarice can multiply, Just as leaven makes bread increase; Having more can never satisfy, Greed is one dangerous disease. A man [...]
Luke 12: 8-12 Rom 4: 13, 16–18 / Psa 105:6-9,42-43 I tell you, every one who acknowledges me before men, the Son of man also will acknowledge before the angels of God. (Luke 12:8) If we are not bold and willing To declare ourselves for the Lord, How can we make ourselves fitting To receive [...]
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