Lesson 4389

 (Lesson 4389)(02-07-24) Luke 12:23-34 

“The life is more than meat, and the body is more than raiment. Consider the ravens: for they neither sow nor reap; which neither have storehouse nor barn; and God feedeth them: how much more are ye better than the fowls? And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit? If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest? Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” 

 

Today’s quote emphasizes the value of life beyond material possessions, it urges trust in God's promise to provide whatever we need. Jesus illustrated this through the carefree existence of ravens and lilies, they neither labor nor spin, yet they are sustained and adorned by the power and promise of God. Jesus encouraged seeking God's kingdom above all, promising that all necessities will be provided, He advised selling unneeded possessions and giving the return to the poor, thereby building treasure in heaven that will endure.~