Scripture: Luke 12:1-12
Warnings and Encouragements
12 Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying: “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. 2 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. 3 What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs.
4 “I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after your body has been killed, has authority to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. 7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.
8 “I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God. 9 But whoever disowns me before others will be disowned before the angels of God. 10 And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
11 “When you are brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say, 12 for the Holy Spirit will teach you at that time what you should say.” (NIV)
Observation:
“There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs.” (Luke 12:2-3) Nothing under the sun or spoken in secret escapes God’s knowledge. This thought used to terrify me because, as a sinner in need of God’s grace, I dreaded anyone knowing my sinful actions. But everyone else is also a sinner in need of grace. In the end, there’s no one left to idolize except the one who is truly God.
Application:
Trust in God and the grace given through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Live your life openly, letting the Holy Spirit guide you on the right path. Don’t fear the judgment of others; instead, hold reverence for God, who knows you completely, and align yourself with His ways.
Prayer:
Dear Lord, You know everything about us! You know the plans You’ve made for us, plans to bring hope and a future. Guide us as Your forgiven and reconciled children to walk humbly with You, following the Holy Spirit’s lead in all things, so we can fulfill the plans You’ve prepared for us, all for Your glory. Amen.