Today's Passage: Luke 12
Chapter 12 is long list of warnings from Jesus to those who have chosen to follow Him. He warns us not to fear those who can only cause bodily injury to us; He warns us not to think more highly of material possessions; He warns us not to get caught up in worrying; He warns us to be ready at all times; and He even warns us that because of our beliefs people, even those we are close to, won't like us.
The most interesting warning to me however is the last one that Jesus presents in this chapter. It is the warning to interpret the current times. I must admit that after reading verses 54-59 I was a little confused. I didn't understand what exactly Jesus was trying to explain. Then after checking several other translations it dawned on me. Jesus was pointing out that if we step back and objectively looked at the world and our lives we would understand clearly that we need God. Jesus likens the action of recognizing that we need God to recognizing storm clouds on the horizon. We all know, especially living in Texas, that when those dark clouds roll in you had better find shelter. The concerning part for me is how often I think that I can do something on my own and ignore the warning signs that I need God.
Basically this last warning from Jesus is about ourselves. We as believers do just as much damage to ourselves spiritually as anything else, and the main cause is pride. I hope that this chapter of Luke has heightened your awareness to spiritual dangers and encouraged you to draw closer to God.
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