Candidates For God's Kingdom

We’ll see more and more of that in the coming years. And we’ll be tempted to hide our faith in order to avoid such persecution. But Jesus warns us that’s a faith killer. And he is there to bless us when we take a wise and loving stand for the ways of God.

So, Luke is starting a wonderful block of teaching. We have some really good stuff ahead. And he starts out with a warning from Jesus about the things that will help us become part of what Jesus is doing and things that will get in the way.

Those who are rich, well fed, laughing and popular, watch out! Is that you today? Have you let complacency blind you to God? Can you feel any zeal for God? Or is your heart dull today? Is it complacent? Jesus warns us. Watch out!

And for those of us who are struggling. We can’t see how the bills are going to get paid on time. We’re having to cut our grocery bill a bit. We feel the weight of the suffering of the world. People are giving us a hard time because of our faith. Be encouraged! God sees. God cares. And if you let these circumstances open your heart to God, there are some real blessings ahead. AMEN