Tag: NEED

Glad

Re:Verse reading–Luke 12:22-34 (day six)

“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32)

My girls have never had to worry about their basic needs being met. Whether food, shelter, or clothing, they have always had what they needed. When they are hungry or need something, they simply come to me (often) and let me know; they expect me to meet those needs. Sometimes, I tell them to wait, or I offer something different then what they asked for, but they know to come to me.

Here’s the truth, I want to meet their every need; I want them to have the best life possible, and so I gladly give to them! This is true of dads, because it is first true of our Father in heaven; he has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom. Jesus reminds his listeners to not worry because God knows your needs and will meet them, but He desires far more for you than food and clothing, for He longs for you to have the kingdom.

I want to desire His kingdom, don’t you? Let’s stop worrying about food and clothing, and run to the Father and ask Him for the Kingdom, for His Word promises that he is glad to give it.

Pastors and Teachers

Re: Verse reading–Exodus 19:1-12, 16-22 (day one) 

“Then the Lord spoke to Moses, ‘Go down, warn the people, so that they do not break through to the Lord to gaze, and many of them perish.”–v 21.

“And He gave some as apostles and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers.”—Ephesians 4:11.

One expression of God’s love for the church is to provide leadership.  As Baptist Christ-followers, we believe in the “priesthood of the believer”.  No priest is necessary in order for us to pray.  This does not mean, however, that we do not NEED leaders to teach, strengthen, challenge, correct and warn us.  (One mistake is to make TOO MUCH of leaders.  The other is to make TOO LITTLE.)  Moses is that faithful leader.  He carries the words of God to the people.  Hard words?  Sometimes.  Limits to personal freedom?  Often. “Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with great patience and instruction.”—2 Timothy 4:2.