08/10 Luke 6:35
“Love your enemies! Do good to them! Lend to them! And don’t be concerned that they might not repay. Then your reward from heaven will be very great, and you will truly be acting as children of the Most High, for he is kind to the unthankful and to those who are wicked.
THINK
Think about what you are doing before you do it is important. We want to be a positive force for Jesus in the world and the way we act is a powerful message. Stop, pray and respond. Stop when someone does you wrong and go the Father in prayer for wisdom, mercy, grace and understanding. If you can take a few moments talking over hurt feelings with the Father you will be able to respond to the situation in a way that honors Jesus Christ. Life is real and we are a part of it. Grow in Christ likeness.

08/09 Luke 6:34
And if you lend money only to those who can repay you, what good is that? Even sinners will lend to their own kind for a full return.
RETURN
We look for monetary return or other types of return from everyone we make contact with. In truth, Jesus calls us to give to everyone we meet. We are to give and give and give. Do not let this get you down. Our heavenly Father keeps accurate records of what we need. Trust Jesus and help the folks around you. You are the only Jesus many people will ever know.

08/08 Luke 6:33
And if you do good only to those who do good to you, is that so wonderful? Even sinners do that much!
WHAT
What do you do that is different than the lost? The lost are dead in their sins and trespasses. You are a child of God. Do not be burdened by the world and things of this world instead turn your heart and life over to Jesus. He will guide you on a path that is pointed towards heaven. Serve the Lord with gladness. Stand with Christ and your life will change.

08/07 Luke 6:32
“Do you think you deserve credit merely for loving those who love you? Even the sinners do that!
WHO
Who do you love? Do you love the unlovely? Do you love your enemies? Are you and extension of Christ? Check yourself. Maybe you need to change. Think about it. Talk it over with Jesus.

08/06 Luke 6:30-31
Give what you have to anyone who asks you for it; and when things are taken away from you, don’t try to get them back. 31 Do for others as you would like them to do for you.
SIMPLE
Christianity is simple. Do what Jesus would do and don’t quit doing it. Read the Word and let it live in your heart. Let Jesus lead you in all you think and do and you will be used as His minister. The best way to bless yourself is to bless everyone with whom you come into contact.

08/05 Luke 6:27-29
“But if you are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. 28 Pray for the happiness of those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you. 29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn the other cheek. If someone demands your coat, offer your shirt also.
BE
Be like Jesus. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Forgive. Forget. Do those things that Jesus would do and you will discover you are working for the Lord. He loves and wants to use you to love others. When Jesus is Lord of your life you will change and be different than the world.

08/04 Luke 6:24-26
“What sorrows await you who are rich, for you have your only happiness now. 25 What sorrows await you who are satisfied and prosperous now, for a time of awful hunger is before you. What sorrows await you who laugh carelessly, for your laughing will turn to mourning and sorrow. 26 What sorrows await you who are praised by the crowds, for their ancestors also praised false prophets.
RICH
Be rich in Christ. Spend time with Him. Let Jesus have the lead in your life. Worship Him, Praise Him, Serve Him and He will guide you in the Heavenly Way.

08/03 Luke 6:22-23
God blesses you who are hated and excluded and mocked and cursed because you are identified with me, the Son of Man. 23 “When that happens, rejoice! Yes, leap for joy! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were also treated that way by your ancestors.
REMEMBER
Jesus is alive. He will lead you. Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Rejoice in the certainty of your relationship with the Father in Christ. Be encouraged. The victory has been won and you are living on victory row. Jesus is Lord.

08/02 Luke 6:21
God blesses you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. God blesses you who weep now, for the time will come when you will laugh with joy.
FUTURE
Our future is bright. Today we struggle. Tomorrow we will be with the Lord and see Him face to face. Be of good cheer for our Lord and Savior Jesus is with us unto eternity.

08/01 Luke 6:20
Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, “God blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is given to you.
RULES
We need rules yet we hate rules. Some of us need more rules than others. We rebel when someone says this is the way it should be. We can’t possibly keep these rules in Luke 6 or the rules in any other chapter and yet if we give ourselves up to Jesus He will equip us, enable us and guide us as we learn to live by Kingdom Rules. Here goes. I’m a sinner; you’re a sinner all of us at one time were dead in our trespasses and sin. Now we are no longer outside the Kingdom for we have been forgiven and brought near to God by the Lord Jesus Christ. And yet we still struggle with our daily devotion to the Lord and so often find ourselves trying to live in this world and in the spiritual realm, which we know is impossible. Seek the Lord. As you grow in Christ likeness you will be burdened by your sin. You will experience insurmountable obstacles and still you will persevere. Jesus is Lord and you have put yourself under His rule. You let Him provide what you need for the spiritual realm and you are devoted to putting everything you own and have under His rule. The Kingdom of God is given to you.