September 29, 2012
"This will give you an opportunity to tell about me." (Luke 21:13 - NCV) "And it shall turn to you for a testimony." (KJV) "This will result in your being a witness to them." (NIV)
We have witnessed first hand the truth about these verses. Jesus is talking about His followers being falsely accused and treated cruelly. He talks about being betrayed by family members. And Jesus says, "This will give you an opportunity to tell about me."
"The storm" situation we are in—the betrayal by family members and subsequent lawsuit—has given us so many opportunities to tell others what God has done for us. Jesus says, "Make up your minds not to worry ahead of time about what you will say." (KJV says - "settle it in your hearts") "I will give you the wisdom to say things that none of your enemies will be able to stand against or prove wrong." (Luke 21:14–15)
We are ordinary people who believe in and trust an extra-ordinary God. It is not about us! It is only about Him. Luke 21:15–19 - "I will give you... none of these things can really harm you. By continuing to have faith you will save your lives." None of "these things." These things ________ (fill in the blank). Not betrayals, not lawsuits, none of these "things" can harm you.
HE is in control. The KJV says to have patience. The NIV says to stand firm. Our job is to stand firm, be patient, and continue to have faith.
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"This will give you an opportunity to tell about me." (Luke 21:13 - NCV) "And it shall turn to you for a testimony." (KJV) "This will result in your being a witness to them." (NIV)
We have witnessed first hand the truth about these verses. Jesus is talking about His followers being falsely accused and treated cruelly. He talks about being betrayed by family members. And Jesus says, "This will give you an opportunity to tell about me."
"The storm" situation we are in—the betrayal by family members and subsequent lawsuit—has given us so many opportunities to tell others what God has done for us. Jesus says, "Make up your minds not to worry ahead of time about what you will say." (KJV says - "settle it in your hearts") "I will give you the wisdom to say things that none of your enemies will be able to stand against or prove wrong." (Luke 21:14–15)
We are ordinary people who believe in and trust an extra-ordinary God. It is not about us! It is only about Him. Luke 21:15–19 - "I will give you... none of these things can really harm you. By continuing to have faith you will save your lives." None of "these things." These things ________ (fill in the blank). Not betrayals, not lawsuits, none of these "things" can harm you.
HE is in control. The KJV says to have patience. The NIV says to stand firm. Our job is to stand firm, be patient, and continue to have faith.
Next Entry: The New Beginning: Keep Moving Forward
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