VERSE: Luke 10:41–But the Lord answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered about so many things.” TRUTH: Jesus stops in to see Mary and Martha. Mary sits to listen to Jesus while Martha works to prepare things. However, Martha becomes angry and frustrated and asks Jesus to tell her sister to come help. Jesus tells her how she is too busy being distracted and worried. He goes on to tell her that only one thing is important: Him. Do we get distracted and worried about other things besides Jesus? We are to focus on Jesus, not on all the distractions. RESPONSE: Lord, there are so…

VERSE: Luke 9:20–And He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered and said, “The Christ of God.” TRUTH: We’ve heard many people expound on who they believe Jesus is. Ultimately, it comes down to each person to answer that question for themselves. Granted, the answers do not change to truth of who He really is, but the do determine how each of us will relate to Him. God asks each one of us to answer the question, “Who do you say that I am?” As we begin a new year, who do you say Jesus is? Will we live out our answer this year? RESPONSE: Lord,…

VERSE: Luke 8:25a–And He said to them, “Where is your faith?” TRUTH: Jesus had just calmed the storm and turned to look at his disciples, who show both fear and amazement on their faces. He asks them, “Where is your faith?” Many times as I’ve gone through trying circumstances, I’ve heard Him whisper to me, “Where is your faith?” I’ve had to answer honestly that I don’t know. It’s not a condemnation by Him, but a reminder that I need to be looking for it, guarding it, because circumstances will come that will cause me to lose sight of my faith. Where is your faith? RESPONSE: Lord, my faith is…

VERSE: Luke 7:50– And He said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you. Go in peace.” TRUTH: This woman had just brought herself to Jesus. She was not rich or well known, yet her only desire was to show Him how much she loved Him. How do we show our love for Jesus? Because she demonstrates her love for Him, He saved her and gave her peace. RESPONSE: Father, I do not know where I’d be without You. I pray I would demonstrate my love for You today with no thought of what others might think, just like this woman.

VERSE: Luke 6:32–If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. TRUTH: It’s easy to love people who love us back. However, God calls us to love everyone. This includes the people who hurt us, irritate us, anger us, or even ignore us. How can we possibly do this? Not in our own strength, but only by surrendering to God and allowing Him to work through us to love them. Do we allow God to love everyone through us? RESPONSE: Lord, I pray I will get out of Your way today so You can love people through me.…

VERSE: Luke 5:16–But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray. TRUTH: Time is an interesting commodity. We are allotted exactly the same amount as everyone else, every day. Often we wish for more, yet if we ever find ourselves with “free time,” we rush to fill it with the next task on our list. Do we make time to spend in prayer with God? Jesus would take time out of the healings, the teachings, and the massive crowds and would spend time praying with God. What do we have planned today? What is more important than prayer? RESPONSE: Lord, I struggle finding time to spend with…

VERSE: Luke 4:40–While the sun was setting, all those who had any who were sick with various diseases brought them to Him, and laying His hands on each of them, He was healing them. TRUTH: People sought out Jesus to bring Him their needs, their hurts. They brought people they knew who needed a touch from Jesus. Do we know anyone like that? What are we doing to try and introduce them to Jesus? Jesus was the answer for those people and He is still the answer for hurting people today. RESPONSE: Lord, I pray that You will help me see those people around me who are hurting and bring…

VERSE: Luke 3:16–John answered and said to them all, “As for me, I baptize you with water; but One is coming who is mightier than I, and I am not fit to untie the thong of His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. TRUTH: John knew his purpose and his place. He did not look to be more than he was called to be. He didn’t let his fame and popularity take away from his message. Do we ever become so distracted that we pay more attention to the results of our message instead of the message itself? We are to be obedient to God…

VERSE: Luke 2:11–For today in the city of David, there has been born for you a Savior who is Christ the Lord. TRUTH: No greater news has ever been given than this message. It is the reason we celebrate today. Christ the Lord has come so that we may be brought into a right relationship with God. As we go through this today and the whole Christmas season, remember that Christ came to provide a way to have a right relationship with Him. We are to reflect that relationship as we gather and meet and share with our friends and family. RESPONSE:Lord, today we celebrate that so many years ago You…

VERSE: Luke 1:34–Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” TRUTH: When we hear God tell us His plans often our first thoughts are about the practical obstacles that stand in the way, just like Mary when she heard she would give birth to the Son of God. Yet, God is not bound to the practical, and He can do amazing and miraculous things. Do we trust God to do what He’s promised in our life even when it sounds impossible or unbelievable? RESPONSE: Lord, help me to trust that You will do what You say even when it doesn’t make sense. You are over…