Luke 12 - 6.24.21

Scripture - What stood out?

Luke 12

31 Instead, seek his kingdom, and these things will be added to you.

32 “Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Observation - What does it say?

A heavily red lettered chapter of the bible there is a wealth of information, knowledge, and wisdom being freely given by Jesus himself.

Understanding - What does it mean?

If we value the beauty of holiness, we shall not crave the luxuries of life                              - Matthew Henry

I would like to say “Forget luxuries Mr. Henry, some of us are just trying to survive!”

To which I believe he would reply, “Fear not, little flock…”

It amazes me how much I have grown in my time at Desert Streams Church. I am equally amazed therefore at how much further I have yet to grow! I have read some of these bible verses enough times now for some of my reading sessions to border on the mechanical side. And that is why it is so important to keep going because eventually God takes notice and kicks you in the behind like He did to me with this verse.

I am a planner. I like to strategize using big picture ideas, pay little to no attention to details, and then execute and hope for the best. And so I really have a hard time letting ALL of it go so that I can seek his kingdom. It is that tiny shred (perhaps not so tiny) of whatever I cling to inside my heart that causes me stress and anxiety. And so I really needed to hear this from Mr. Henry. Do I value the beauty of holiness? If so then why am I riddled with anxiety? What luxuries do I secretly crave? 

As soon as I read that verse again, I knew God was talking to me, “Fear not, little flock…”  For whatever it is you think you need, God is prepared to give you more. It all.

Life Application - How can I apply this to my life today?

I don’t want to crave the luxuries of life. No matter how great or how small. Show me the value of holy living today, Lord. I don’t want to live for this world anymore. Help me to cast aside my fears. I put my faith and my trust that my journey with You will be far more satisfying then anything I could possibly lay up for myself here on earth. I choose You. I desire to be more like You, a perfect Father, a loving Son, and Holy Spirit. 

In the name of Jesus, amen.

-kenneth lee