October 12th, 2023
Let’s read & reflect on the gospel of Luke chapter 6.
A little Background –
This chapter is incredible, for it records the red-letter words of Jesus. There is so much to unpack; but ZOOM IN to Vs. 38 – “Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over—will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”
Jesus instructs His disciples not to be filled with criticism toward others but generosity. His disciples are to be ‘giving-first’ as a lifestyle. Jesus promises this life of generously giving will be richly rewarded by his description of “Pressed down, shaken together, and running over.”
Pause & respond –
Jesus instructs His disciples to be ‘giving first,’ for He is a ‘giving first’ kind of God. Think of these Bible texts – “We love Him, because He first loved us.” “For God loved the world in this way, that He gave His One and only Son…”
What does God’s ‘giving first’ nature do to your heart?
Pray as You encounter Jesus in the Word that you will be deeply transformed in His likeness to become a ‘giving first’ disciple.
Write out a Prayer of Yielded-ness to Him:
“Jesus, You gave Your life for me; You gave first. May Your Spirit empower me to become a ‘giving first’ disciple. For I humbly pray in Your name, Amen!”
A little Background –
This chapter is incredible, for it records the red-letter words of Jesus. There is so much to unpack; but ZOOM IN to Vs. 38 – “Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure—pressed down, shaken together, and running over—will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”
Jesus instructs His disciples not to be filled with criticism toward others but generosity. His disciples are to be ‘giving-first’ as a lifestyle. Jesus promises this life of generously giving will be richly rewarded by his description of “Pressed down, shaken together, and running over.”
Pause & respond –
Jesus instructs His disciples to be ‘giving first,’ for He is a ‘giving first’ kind of God. Think of these Bible texts – “We love Him, because He first loved us.” “For God loved the world in this way, that He gave His One and only Son…”
What does God’s ‘giving first’ nature do to your heart?
Pray as You encounter Jesus in the Word that you will be deeply transformed in His likeness to become a ‘giving first’ disciple.
Write out a Prayer of Yielded-ness to Him:
“Jesus, You gave Your life for me; You gave first. May Your Spirit empower me to become a ‘giving first’ disciple. For I humbly pray in Your name, Amen!”
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