An adventure with Jesus
We've read the passage
dozens of times. Jesus is walking along when he turns his focus to Peter
and says, "Come follow me..." A simple invitation packed with
profound implications. At that moment Peter has to decide the trajectory
of his life. He doesn't know all that "follow me" means, but he
has a nagging suspicion that this is the opportunity of a lifetime. Peter accepts and the adventure begins! The disciple’s story is ours as well. Jesus calls all of us to follow him into the
great unknown. That’s what faith is all
about. The All-Knowing One bids us, the “not
so sure” ones, to trust Him. That’s what
our Next Chapter Adventure is all about.
God has called us as a church to advance His Kingdom. To do that work requires resources. We all know that. God wants us to know He will provide
for that. It is meant to be a great
faith adventure.
This is why we need to reflect on the same words Peter heard in Luke:
This adventure is NOT about us somehow squeezing more out of our budgets, but rather trusting God to make known his Kingdom provisions. He will use us as the vessels of blessing but He will be the Source. Let’s go for it together!
Pastor Mark
This is why we need to reflect on the same words Peter heard in Luke:
- Then Jesus said to his disciples:
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will
eat; or about your body, what you will wear. Life is more than food, and the body
more than clothes. Consider the ravens: They do not sow or
reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much
more valuable you are than birds!
Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Since you cannot do this very little
thing, why do you worry about the rest? "Consider how the lilies grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet
I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of
these. If that is how God clothes the grass of
the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how
much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith! And do not set your heart on what you
will eat or drink; do not worry about it. For the pagan world runs after all such
things, and your Father knows that you need them. But seek his kingdom, and these things
will be given to you as well.
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been
pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for
yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be
exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your
heart will be also. (Luke 12:22-34)
This adventure is NOT about us somehow squeezing more out of our budgets, but rather trusting God to make known his Kingdom provisions. He will use us as the vessels of blessing but He will be the Source. Let’s go for it together!
Pastor Mark
