The Daily Devotional from Monday, 2 October 2017 through Sunday, 8 October 2017 from First United Methodist Church of San Diego, California, United States - Sermon Theme: "Coin Toss" Text to read: Luke 12:13-34

The Daily Devotional from Monday, 2 October 2017 through Sunday, 8 October 2017 from First United Methodist Church of San Diego, California, United States - Sermon Theme: "Coin Toss" Text to read: Luke 12:13-34

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Scripture Text: 
Luke 12:13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Rabbi, tell my brother to share with me the property we inherited.” 14 But Yeshua answered him, “My friend, who appointed me judge or arbitrator over you?” 15 Then to the people he said, “Be careful to guard against all forms of greed, because even if someone is rich, his life does not consist in what he owns.” 16 And he gave them this illustration: “There was a man whose land was very productive. 17 He debated with himself, ‘What should I do? I haven’t enough room for all my crops.’ 18 Then he said, ‘This is what I will do: I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and I’ll store all my wheat and other goods there. 19 Then I’ll say to myself, “You’re a lucky man! You have a big supply of goods laid up that will last many years. Start taking it easy! Eat! Drink! Enjoy yourself!”’ 20 But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night you will die! And the things you prepared — whose will they be?’ 21 That’s how it is with anyone who stores up wealth for himself without being rich toward God.”

22 To his talmidim Yeshua said, “Because of this I tell you, don’t worry about your life — what you will eat or drink; or about your body — what you will wear. 23 For life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. 24 Think about the ravens! They neither plant nor harvest, they have neither storerooms nor barns, yet God feeds them. You are worth much more than the birds! 25 Can any of you by worrying add an hour to his life? 26 If you can’t do a little thing like that, why worry about the rest? 27 Think about the wild irises, and how they grow. They neither work nor spin thread; yet, I tell you, not even Shlomo in all his glory was clothed as beautifully as one of these. 28 If this is how God clothes grass, which is alive in the field today and thrown in the oven tomorrow, how much more will he clothe you! What little trust you have!

29 “In other words, don’t strive after what you will eat and what you will drink — don’t be anxious. 30 For all the pagan nations in the world set their hearts on these things. Your Father knows that you need them too. 31 Rather, seek his Kingdom; and these things will be given to you as well. 32 Have no fear, little flock, for your Father has resolved to give you the Kingdom! 33 Sell what you own and do tzedakah — make for yourselves purses that don’t wear out, riches in heaven that never fail, where no burglar comes near, where no moth destroys. 34 For where your wealth is, there your heart will be also.

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John Wesley's Notes-Commentary: 
Luke 12:13-34

Verse 14

[14] And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?

Who made me a judge? — In worldly things. His kingdom is not of this world.

Verse 15

[15] And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

He said to them — Perhaps to the two brothers, and through them to the people.

A man's life — That is, the comfort or happiness of it.

Verse 17

[17] And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?

What shall I do? — The very language of want! Do? Why, lay up treasure in heaven.

Verse 20

[20] But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?

Thou fool — To think of satisfying thy soul with earthly goods! To depend on living many years! Yea, one day! They - The messengers of death, commissioned by God, require thy soul of thee!

Verse 21

[21] So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

Rich toward God — Namely, in faith, and love, and good works.

Verse 22

[22] And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.

Matthew 6:25.

Verse 25

[25] And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?

Which of you can add the least measure — It seems, to add one cubit to a thing (which is the phrase in the original) was a kind of proverbial expression for making the least addition to it.

Verse 28

[28] If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?

The grass — The Greek word means all sorts of herbs and flowers.

Verse 29

[29] And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.

Neither be ye of a doubtful mind — The word in the original signifies, any speculations or musings in which the mind fluctuates, or is suspended (like meteors in the air) in an uneasy hesitation.

Verse 32

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

It is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom — How much more food and raiment? And since ye have such an inheritance, regard not your earthly possessions.

Verse 33

[33] Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Sell what ye have — This is a direction, not given to all the multitude: (much less is it a standing rule for all Christians:) neither to the apostles; for they had nothing to sell, having left all before: but to his other disciples, (mentioned Luke 12:22, and Acts 1:15,) especially to the seventy, that they might be free from all worldly entanglements. Matthew 6:19.

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Daily Devotional
Daily Devotional
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Sermon Theme: "Coin Toss"
Text to read: Luke 12:13-34

• Pray for all those entangled in fear with their finances.

Daily Devotional
Saturday, October 7, 2017
Sermon Theme: "Coin Toss"
Text to read: Luke 12:13-34

• What is God’s purpose and direction for your finances?

Daily Devotional
Friday, October 6, 2017
Sermon Theme: "Coin Toss"
Text to read: Luke 12:13-34

• When making financial gifts, what governs your decisions more: your need to give or the need of the recipient?
• Why?

Daily Devotional
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Sermon Theme: "Coin Toss"
Text to read: Luke 12:13-34

• Read this text from Luke 12.
• What do see about fear and trust here?

Daily Devotional

Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Sermon Theme: "Coin Toss"
Text to read: Luke 12:13-34

• Why is fear a more powerful motivator than trust?

Daily Devotional
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Sermon Theme: "Coin Toss"
Text to read: Luke 12:13-34

• What was the last act of “trust” you had in your financial dealings?

Daily Devotional 
Monday, October 2, 2017
Sermon Theme: "Coin Toss"
Text to read: Luke 12:13-34

• Which word influences your finances the most: fear or trust?
• Why?

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