but whoever denies me before others will be denied before the angels of God. Luke 12:9 Throughout the New Testament we get a very clear picture. To reject Christ is a serious offense. Those who do so have nothing to look forward to but the wrath of the Lord God Almighty. Heavenly Father, thank You…

And I say to you, anyone who acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God, Luke 12:8 By referring to the presence of the angels of God Jesus is clearly saying He has the authority to recognize someone in the court of God. Only God has…

Indeed, the hairs of your head are all counted. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Luke 12:7 Our hair is one of the less consequential things about us when it comes to survival. We could lose it all and live a healthy life. But, it is generally very consequential to us.…

Aren’t five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God’s sight. Luke 12:6 Even the smallest of God’s creatures is important to Him. He values and cares for every single one of them. This verse is so comforting. It provides a glimpse into the Creator’s special watch care over…

But I will show you the one to fear: Fear him who has authority to throw people into hell after death. Yes, I say to you, this is the one to fear! Luke 12:5 There are so many things that frighten people. But, truly, God is the only One to fear. It is He Who…

I say to you, my friends, don’t fear those who kill the body, and after that can do nothing more. Luke 12:4 This whole world system runs on fear. Everyone is afraid of everyone, and that keeps everything in balance. But, the followers of Christ need not, though in this world, be chained to this…

Therefore, whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in an ear in private rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops. Luke 12:3 One of the most puzzling things about the human soul is our ability to deceive ourselves. So often we find people who…

There is nothing covered that won’t be uncovered, nothing hidden that won’t be made known. Luke 12:2 This is the same as the Old Testament warning, be sure your sin will find you out. Jesus wanted His disciples to never think that hypocrisy would go without retribution. Heavenly Father, thank You for bringing our sin…

Meanwhile, a crowd of many thousands came together, so that they were trampling on one another. He began to say to his disciples first, ‘Be on your guard against the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.’ Luke 12:1 Large crowds are often dangerous to themselves. Many times in His ministry, Jesus had to manage…

they were lying in wait for him to trap him in something he said. Luke 11:54 Though many do not realize it, many of the Psalms are prophetic. Psalm 59:3 prophesies the events we find in these verses. The Jewish leaders wanted to be able to use something Jesus said against Him. Heavenly Father, thank…