This Week: Sept. 22-28
Humility at the Table: Learning from Jesus’ Dinner Parable
In this week’s sermon, based on Luke 12:22-31, we’re reminded that life is more than material concerns. Jesus encourages us not to worry about food, clothing, or possessions, using the example of God providing for the birds and flowers. Instead, we must focus on seeking God’s kingdom, trusting that our needs will be met.
Table of Contents
Key Points:
- Release Worry: Trusting God frees us from anxiety over material things.
“Can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?” (Luke 12:25). - Focus on God’s Kingdom: Prioritize spiritual growth and faith over accumulating possessions.
“Strive for His kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well” (Luke 12:31).
5-Day Devotional
Day 1: Trust Over Worry
Scripture Reference: Luke 12:22
Jesus tells us not to worry about our lives. What areas of your life are dominated by worry? Today, release those anxieties to God.
Prayer Prompt:
"Lord, help me trust You with my daily needs and let go of unnecessary worry."
Jesus tells us not to worry about our lives. What areas of your life are dominated by worry? Today, release those anxieties to God.
Prayer Prompt:
"Lord, help me trust You with my daily needs and let go of unnecessary worry."
Day 2: The Example of the Ravens
Scripture Reference: Luke 12:24
The ravens don’t plant or store, yet God feeds them. How can you trust God more fully to provide for your needs?
Prayer Prompt:
"Father, show me how to trust You like the ravens, knowing that You will always care for me."
The ravens don’t plant or store, yet God feeds them. How can you trust God more fully to provide for your needs?
Prayer Prompt:
"Father, show me how to trust You like the ravens, knowing that You will always care for me."
Day 3: Beauty of the Lilies
Scripture Reference: Luke 12:27-28
Consider the lilies—beautiful without striving. What beauty can you see in simply being who God created you to be?
Prayer Prompt:
"God, help me to embrace the beauty of being who You made me, free from comparison and striving."
Consider the lilies—beautiful without striving. What beauty can you see in simply being who God created you to be?
Prayer Prompt:
"God, help me to embrace the beauty of being who You made me, free from comparison and striving."
Day 4: Seeking the Kingdom First
Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:33
Jesus calls us to seek His kingdom first. How can you focus more on God’s purposes and less on material concerns?
Prayer Prompt:
"Lord, guide me to put Your kingdom above all else in my life."
Jesus calls us to seek His kingdom first. How can you focus more on God’s purposes and less on material concerns?
Prayer Prompt:
"Lord, guide me to put Your kingdom above all else in my life."
Day 5: Living in Faith, Not Fear
Scripture Reference: 2 Timothy 1:7
We are called to live by faith, not fear. Reflect on what it means to live in confidence, knowing that God will provide.
Prayer Prompt:
"Father, strengthen my faith so I may live boldly, trusting in Your provision every day."
We are called to live by faith, not fear. Reflect on what it means to live in confidence, knowing that God will provide.
Prayer Prompt:
"Father, strengthen my faith so I may live boldly, trusting in Your provision every day."
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