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Luke-12

"Fearing God More Than Men" - A Devotional Study on Luke 12​

Introduction​

The twelfth chapter of Luke is packed with Jesus' powerful teaching. In this devotional study, we'll delve into a few significant topics that hold great spiritual insight, as Jesus draws a clear distinction between fearing God and fearing man.

Section 1: God's Provision (Luke 12:13-34)​

Devotional Thought: As Jesus eats a meal with a Pharisee, a man from the crowd approaches Him, begging God's provision. Jesus teaches us how to ask the right question in the right context. May we learn to trust in God's faithfulness to provide when we face our needs.

Reflection Questions:

  • How can you deepen your trust in God's provision during your times of need?
  • Can you identify areas in your life where you are clutching onto worry more than faith?

Section 2: Fearing God More Than Men (Luke 12:35-48)​

Devotional Thought: As Jesus teaches a large crowd, He contrasts the fear of man with the fear of God. May we learn to prioritize our relationship with God over our relationships with men.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do you prioritize your relationship with God over your relationships with men?
  • Can you identify areas where you are choosing to please men instead of pleasing God?

Section 3: Speaking the Truth (Luke 12:49-59)​

Devotional Thought: As Jesus speaks truth to power, He highlights the importance of confronting corruption head-on. May we learn to speak truth in love, even when it's uncomfortable.

Reflection Questions:

  • How can you speak truth in love when confronting corruption?
  • Can you identify areas where fear has kept you from speaking truth, and how can you overcome this fear?

Section 4: Trusting in God's Faithfulness (Luke 12:51-53)​

Devotional Thought: As Jesus prepares His disciples for His departure, He leaves them with a promise of God's faithfulness. May we trust in His faithfulness, even during seasons of hardship.

Reflection Questions:

  • How do you trust in God's faithfulness during seasons of hardship?
  • Can you identify ways in which you may be placing faith in uncertain things instead of trusting in God's faithfulness?

Conclusion:​

As we close our devotional study on Luke chapter 12, let's carry these spiritual insights with us as we live out our daily lives. May we learn to prioritize God's truth over man's approval, trust in His faithfulness during hardship, and speak truth in love, even when it's uncomfortable. May we live as faithful stewards of the gospel and stand confidently in the Lord's faithfulness, no matter the circumstance.