Thought For Today

(Jesus continued about the watchful servant)  “Truly I tell you he will set him over all his possessions.”

Luke 13:44

Lord doing the right thing sure isn’t always the popular thing.  I am sure there were those that said to these watchmen – oh come on – our master won’t be here for a long time.  Why are you watching for him.  You know he is a long way off.  Come on and take a nap.  Enjoy yourself while he isn’t here.

Thank You Lord for giving us the desire to follow You and the guts to stand alone.

Thank You for the peace You give in spite of the crowd that jeers.

Thank You for the rewards there are in doing the right thing.

Thank You for showing us the reward the faithful servant received.

Thank You for Your reward of peace and joy that You give us each moment we follow You.

We are so very, very blessed.

Thank You Lord.

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(Jesus continued)  Blessed is that servant whom his master when he comes will find so doing.  Luke 13:43

Thank You Lord for those that have always stayed close to You.

Thank You for calling us all to watch and pray.

Thank You for the churches where we hear more about You.

Thank You for calling each of us to follow You.

Thank You for the peace that You give.

We are blessed.  Our reward is great for our faithfulness.

Thank You Lord.

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And the Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time.”  Luke 12:42

Thank You Lord for reminding us that we are rewarded for doing the right thing.

Thank You for rewarding our faithfulness.

Thank You that even if there was no heavenly reward You have given us the earthly reward of peace and joy.

Thank You for calling us to follow You.

Thank You for Your help that keeps our minds focused on You.

Thank You for the joy of knowing and serving You.

Thank You Lord.

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(Jesus continued)  “If he (the bridegroom) comes in the second watch, or in the third, and finds them so, blessed are those servants!”  Luke 12:37

Thank You Lord that just like this bridegroom that came to be sure his hired men were watching for him You never give up on us.

Thank You that You do give us chance after chance to watch for You.

Thank You for Your faithfulness in calling us to Yourself.

Thank You for Your love that is unconditional.

Thank You Lord.

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Peter said, “Lord, are you telling this parable for us or for all?”  Luke 12:41

Good question Peter.  You were wondering if you were in a special few or if this was for all that were following Jesus.

Thank You Lord for the peace You bring when we know that all the provisions are for all that follow You.

Thank You for calling all of us to be Yours.

Thank You for going to prepare a place for us that where we are You will be too.

What great hope.  What great Joy.

Thank You Lord.

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(Jesus continued)  “You also must be ready for the Son of man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”  Luke 12:40

Lord there have been so many predications that You were returning.  All those times with all those people waiting came and went.  Once again You remind us all that the time is not known and when we think all is well You will come back.

Thank You Lord for the hope of this promise.

Thank You that when we look at the world is chaos we can have peace because we know You are in control.

Thank You for Your promise to come again.

Thank You that we can wait and watch with great expectation because we don’t know the moment that will happen.

Thank You for keeping our eyes on You and our hearts full of love.

Thank You for the excitement in the wait as we continue to become more and more like You.

Thank You Lord.

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(Jesus continued)  “But know this, that if the householder had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would have been awake and would not have left his house to be broken into.”   Luke 12:39

Thank You Lord that You give us the wisdom we need to be awake and waiting for You.

Thank You that even though the cares of life so often crowd You out You call us back.

Thank You that You see our hearts and know our desires and have mercy on us when we fail.

Thank You for Your unconditional love that calls us on to be more like You.

Thank You Lord.

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(Jesus continued)  “If he (the master) comes and finds them so, blessed are those servants!”  Luke 12:38

Thank You Lord that nothing goes unnoticed with You.

Thank You for the value in loving You and serving You.

Thank You that our lives on earth are all about You and not all about us.

Thank You that You never give up but keep reminding us.

Thank You for calling us.

Thank You Lord.

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(Jesus continued)  “Blessed are those servants who the master finds awake when he comes; truly I say to you, he will gird himself and have them sit at table, and he will come and serve them.”  Luke 12:37

Thank You Lord for telling us all the value in being alert and ready for Your return.

Thank You for giving us the strength and wisdom to keep close to You.

Thank You for bringing us closer and closer to You each day both physically and spiritually.

Thank You for Your gift of eternal life.

Thank You Lord.

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(Jesus continued)  “Let your loins be girded and your lamps burning, and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the marriage feast, so that they may open to him at once when he comes and knocks”  Luke 12:35, 36

Thank You Lord for asking us to wait for You to return.

Thank You for the excitement that brings to those of us that know and love You.

Thank You for going to prepare a place for us that where You are we will be also.

Thank You for caring enough for us that You would do that.

Thank You for calling us each day to live like today might be the day that You would return.

We are blessed Lord.

Thank You Lord.

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