Reading: Luke 19:28-48

“And they that were sent went their way” (32).

I’ve been sent also — to bless, to encourage, to build up, to help, to be an example, to show the way. Shall I, like they, go my way to do the job that’s been given to me?

“And found even as he had said” (32).

He wasn’t wrong then. He isn’t wrong now. He will never be wrong. So I will build my life on what Jesus has to say.

“Because thou knewest not the time of thy visitation” (44).

Most of the people didn’t realize the Messiah was among them. And a few seemed to realize, but refused to accept Him. Jesus is still among us. His Spirit is with me. But I forget so often in a day! I want to do better at remembering His presence with me — and live accordingly.

“And he taught daily in the temple. But . . .” (47).

I read His teaching . . . but. I hear His teaching through others . . . but. But other matters distract me and I tune Him out. Sometimes it happens in my private Bible reading, sometimes in public church services. Too bad they missed His teaching then. Too bad I miss His teaching now.

“All the people were very attentive to hear him” (48).

That’s how I want to be!

from Luke 19:34

A little bit more from Luke 19: And on Earth, Too!

Reading: Luke 19:11-27

I like my independence. I like to run my own life. I like to make my own decisions. I like to do my own thing. I like to pursue my own interests.

But I don’t want to be in this group:

“But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me” (27).

I want Jesus to rule me. I want Him to reign as king in my life.

I yield my independence to Him.

Jesus is Lord. I want to be His disciple. Faithfully occupied in His interests and doing His “thing” as long as I’m here.

I say, “Yes! Lord!”

from Luke 19:13

A little bit more from Luke 19: He Occupied Faithfully