Luke 12:32-40

Luke 12:32-40

1. What a gracious word of consolation this passage contains for all true believers.
2. What a striking exhortation these verses contain to seek treasure in heaven.
3. What an instructive picture these verses contain of the frame of mind which the true Christian should endeavor to keep up.

"Believers are tenderly loved by God the Father. It is "the Father's good pleasure" to give them a kingdom. He does not receive them grudgingly, unwillingly, and coldly. He rejoices over them as members of His beloved Son in whom He is well pleased."

"Would we know what our treasure is? Let us ask ourselves what we love most? This is the true test of character."

"Are we ourselves living as if we were ready for the second coming of Christ? Well would it be if this question were put to our consciences more frequently. It might keep us back from many a false step in our daily life. It might prevent many a backsliding."

Questions:

1. What does such a great and precious promise, such as God giving us a kingdom, do for our seeking for His kingdom and righteousness? What does this do to our hearts as we consider the kindness and generosity of God?

2. Jesus tells us that where our treasure is, that is where our hearts will be also. Where our affections and loves are is of much greater importance than what we simply say. And that is the great question: what do we really love? What do we truly consider of most importance, which is usually shown in where we are eager to spend our time, our money, and our efforts.

3. Brothers and sisters, are we living in light of Jesus return? When applied to our calendar this week or our thought life today, would it make any difference?