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Luke 16:8 So the master commended the unjust steward because he had dealt cleverly. For the sons of this world are more clever in their generation than the sons of light. 

A very interesting twist to this parable by Jesus.  The master commended the once wasteful manager on his present dealings to secure his future.  We cant take back the past ya'll but we can live now for the future.  Jesus said that the way unbelievers are with their worldly drives for earthly riches now, they are more clever than believers are toward their eternal destination and rewards.  Believers tend to not do well in the natural realm, for obvious reasons of new life, but neglecting their priorities of their destination of heaven.  
We are not to sit on the fence.  Either be cold or hot for Jesus!  Lukewarm Christians Jesus will vomit out, its gross!  Are you all in?  Have you given all your time, talent, & treasure to God?  Are you living at least, more clever than unregenerate men who live for today, but become very successful in this life?  Our success will be gauged in heaven and what we have used now to advance heavens kingdom.  My talent may not be much now but if I don't give it to the LORD, it will mean nothing later! 
Play the long game folks! In football, you must play all four quarters! You lose some plays but overall you hope to win the game.  Take advantage of every opportunity given to you.  Live your life in such a way that Jesus gets the glory for all.

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/11/12/am-i-as-clever-as-an-unbeliever#comments 0 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/11/11/repentance-brings-true-change Wed, 11 Nov 2026 11:28:04 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/11/11/repentance-brings-true-change

Luke 16:5 “So he called every one of his master’s debtors to him, and said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’ 6“And he said, ‘A hundred measuresfn of oil.’ So he said to him, ‘Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.’ 7“Then he said to another, ‘And how much do you owe?’ So he said, ‘A hundred measuresfn of wheat.’ And he said to him, ‘Take your bill, and write eighty.

So the once wasteful manager seems to be making things worse for his own gain.  What a snake?  But that would be an assessment out of emotions on our part.  Look what is really taking place.  He is turning course and repositioning himself for his future while at the same time bringing blessing into his ex boss's home.  It's not a stretch to say that he was over charging customers and cooking the books.  When he slashed the debt and received immediate payment, his boss actually would get the actual value and possibly more.  I know this because of the boss's response to his action. 
This is the meat of this parable.  When the Lord calls us out of our sin, there will be true change of course.  We no longer seek to waste our time, talent, & treasure, but use it to the fullest because we are heading now to heaven.  
We wont take anything with us but we sure can send it ahead! I can't wait to see how my Lord has turned this earthly junk into heavenly treasures.

Can you see how God has redirected your heart with your time, talents, & treasure since being born again?

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/11/11/repentance-brings-true-change#comments 0 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/11/10/self-reflection-with-god-s-word Tue, 10 Nov 2026 08:08:51 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/11/10/self-reflection-with-god-s-word

The prodigal manager did a very wise thing.  He had some self examination about what he did and must do next.  This wont guarantee a course correction but you wont have one without it.  To be able to see your actions for what they gave caused in others is beneficial.

Luke 16:3“Then the steward said within himself, ‘What shall I do? For my master is taking the stewardship away from me. I cannot dig; I am ashamed to beg. 4‘I have resolved what to do, that when I am put out of the stewardship, they may receive me into their houses. 5 "So he called every one of his master’s debtors to him, and said to the first, ‘How much do you owe my master?’

The steward said within himself what his actions has done  as contrasted to the religious leaders who constantly said within themselves how wrong Jesus was and looking down upon others.  

Can you see how sinful and wretched you can be?  Do you take the short time required to examine yourself to see if your living in the faith of Christ?  It is a brutal awareness to see us as sinners but we must because we are.  If you are living in such a way that you cant remember the last time you apologized to another for YOUR actions, you are not getting this message.  I seem to be constantly repenting due to my flawed flesh.  Not on purpose do I sin but does that really matter?  Humility leads to repentance which then leads to joy.

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/11/10/self-reflection-with-god-s-word#comments 0 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/11/09/all-must-give-account-to-god-one-day Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:04:00 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/11/09/all-must-give-account-to-god-one-day

This very fragile life is short.  The bible relates it as a vapor in comparison to time.  What will we do with the life we now have?  God has given everyone of us Time, Treasure, & Talent.  We call this the three T's.  Its what makes up our lives.  What will we do with all of them?  Does God have control of all three in your life?  Is there evidence of your claim?  Jesus gave a parable to His disciples about a wasteful manager of his boss's money.  This is no doubt a warning to us, who call ourselves the church.  We are stewards of Christ.  How are we investing or wasting His provisions?

Luke 16:1 He also said to His disciples: “There was a certain rich man who had a steward, and an accusation was brought to him that this man was wasting his goods. 2 So he called him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.

God is the rich man and we are the steward.  He isnt saying we all are wasting His goods but we must never assume we are not!  This takes a careful examination by us using the word of God to determine.  There are many really amazing managers of Gods house but there are many more prodigal managers who live for themselves.  Most of us are in between but this passage is here to keep us true, plumb, correctly walking in faithfulness as managers in Christs house.  
Dont answer here, but how are you doing on being Christ manager, steward?  It's not to late.

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/11/09/all-must-give-account-to-god-one-day#comments 0 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/11/04/the-lord-still-sits-upon-his-throne Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:11:58 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/11/04/the-lord-still-sits-upon-his-throne

In this world, we go through all sorts of leaders.  Some good.  Many not so much.  I can't fathom the feeling before Jesus came, the hopelessness and darkness that seemed to rule the earth.  We'll, that's only if God was silent and there was no promise of His coming.  There was and there still is.
God was fully in control then as He is now, irregardless of who leads this world.  For now, satan has done a horrible job with his kingdom he stole but it's coming to an end.  
During the days of Isaiah, little over 750 years before Christ would come to earth, it became very depressing!  Uzziah, considered a great king for Judah, died.  What would come next of this great nation?  Who would fill the vacuum of his reign? The answer is given and it must be personally sought out by every man.

Isaiah 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.

God revealed a truth to Isaiah and lifted his spirit.  He saw the LORD still sitting upon His throne.  This will never change, praise be to the LORD most High.  There is also coming a day of recogning.  Jesus Christ will come again, not as a suffering Servant, but a conquering King.  Do you see this?  Do you trust God's word?  

Times as this, draw out our faith & trust upon the LORD like no other.  I would love all good leaders in this world but deep down, I know this is an impossibility until Jesus rules the earth as He does heaven.  Until then, pray to see what Isaiah saw: our LORD Christ high and lifted up and sitting upon the throne.  No office on earth can override Him.

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/11/04/the-lord-still-sits-upon-his-throne#comments 0 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/28/will-there-be-few-saved Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/28/will-there-be-few-saved

Luke 13:23 Then one said to Him, “Lord, are there few who are saved?”

This is a real good question actually.  I much rather have questions while being in the LORD's presence than think I know it all.  Who out there, after knowing & seeing Jesus, thinks they are good enough for heaven?  In fact, the more I know of the holiness of God, the less worthy I realize I am that He opens it up to me.  Now, the LORD invites me to come by His love & grace.  
This man had a real issue, after hearing Jesus speak, who in the world can be saved?  There are only a few who could possibly achieve this.  He is still off because none can be saved in of themselves.  Salvation is the gift of God by faith through grace.  He also errored in the fact that few are saved.  Last time I read, a countless multitude will be in heaven all because of the blood shed by Jesus Christ.  
I'm sure the religious leaders all had a different answer they would feed people about this subject.  Unless you do the law of Moses, all 627 commands.  

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/28/will-there-be-few-saved#comments 1 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/27/the-kingdom-of-heaven-like-leavened-bread Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/27/the-kingdom-of-heaven-like-leavened-bread

Luke 13:20 And again He said, “To what shall I liken the kingdom of God? 21 It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal till it was all leavened.”

This parable supporting the previous about the end times church.  The difference is, this will be a perfect picture of the false doctrines that the church will leave the faith of Christ over.  They all are like spiritual junk foods.  They taste good but do more harm inside than good.  
Leaven, when used in the Bible as a symbol, is always negative or corruption.  Many churches look nothing like the first century church Jesus began.  Modern times has nothing to do with church doctrines. 
Faithful churches hold the doctrines we began with from Christ. The apostate church will forsake the doctrines Christ set in motion for carnal ones.  Secular models and church growth programs.  
Gods word says this about growing His church, Unless the LORD builds the house, he that builds it builds it in vain.
This should sink in about the modern church: A political / religious leader from Texas today claims God is binary!  God has no gender!  I guess he never read the Bible where the word is full of Him defining Himself as a He!  In every example, God is always referred to in the masculine.  Some are foolish enough to always listen to these type foolish ones.

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/27/the-kingdom-of-heaven-like-leavened-bread#comments 1 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/26/the-end-times-church Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/26/the-end-times-church

Luke 13:18 Then He said, “What is the kingdom of God like? And to what shall I compare it? 19 It is like a mustard seed, which a man took and put in his garden; and it grew and became a large tree, and the birds of the air nested in its branches.”

Jesus is describing what the end times church will look like.  It becomes so vastly different than what Jesus set it in motion to be.  It has not only surpassed Jesus Christ, it has kicked Him out all together and replaced Him with evil men.  The church is to reflect Christ.  It has mutated into this large structure allowing everything ungodly into its fold.  
I really do believe we are living in this corrupt apostate church age now however I do understand it will get even worse.  There are all's sorts of evil doctrines that are anti Christ in nature.  Many churches are Christian in name only.  We have churches that seek church growth over spiritual growth by the Holy Spirit.  I can tell you, the mail I get about how to increase our church numbers and grow the church is vast.  It all centers around money!  There are churches that are not led by the Spirit but seek artificial intelligence for guidance.  For some churches, gone is the day when Jesus is allowed to prune His church.  They wont allow it!  
Great news is this, no church needs to follow this pattern and many churches are faithful.  The key to this text is to be aware and remain with Christ.

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/26/the-end-times-church#comments 0 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/22/the-whole-earth-is-full-of-god-s-glory Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/22/the-whole-earth-is-full-of-god-s-glory

Isaiah 6:3 And one cried to another and said: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; The whole earth is full of His glory!” 

What a snapshot of heaven! These angelic beings, called seraphim, constantly worship God the Father, Son, & Holy Spirit.  All three as relating to three holies!
Yet what they state is simple fact.  All the earth is full of His glory.  Everything created is for Him and by Him.  Yes, creation is fallen now, and very marred by sin, yet all will be restored as God intended it.  All creation declares the glory of God regardless of how or what it believes.  Gods word is true and will always rule.  No matter who claims to be superior over God, God will be glorified.  Many men have claimed this false glory.  Alexander the Great conquered the whole known world yet something was still missing and he died a miserable death.  He refused to let his heart be conquered by Christ.
The glorification of God in us is our highest calling.  How are you allowing Christ to be glorified in your life today?

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/22/the-whole-earth-is-full-of-god-s-glory#comments 0 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/21/god-is-still-upon-the-throne Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/21/god-is-still-upon-the-throne

Isaiah 6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 

This world has had few great world leaders.  Uzziah was a good one.  As he, they will always pass on.  But what remains true is that the LORD sits upon His throne.  He has never lost control.  It is important to be reminded that hope remains even when all looks lost.  In your moments of despair or fears, you must look up.  Somehow, the LORD has a way of calming our fears.  People come and go as well as their well intended promises but God remains and His promise, sure!  
It's moments like this we must be reminded God is still in control.

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/21/god-is-still-upon-the-throne#comments 1 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/19/israel-is-the-vineyard-of-the-lord Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/19/israel-is-the-vineyard-of-the-lord

Isaiah 5:7 For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel

Both the vineyard and the fig tree are national symbols for Israel.  The LORD tells us the vineyard is Israel.  This is a very important chapter speaking about what the LORD has done for His vineyard.  There is nothing else He could of done for it but it produced wild grapes.  Their fruit was not of the LORD.  The LORD desires fruit.  Fruit isn't produced by our actions but by living in Christ.  Spiritual fruit is a natural byproduct of being connected to the Vine.  I never have to sweat producing fruit, I only need to trust in my LORD and let Him live through me.  Day by day, I become more like Him.

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/19/israel-is-the-vineyard-of-the-lord#comments 0 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/15/walking-in-the-light Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:07:08 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/15/walking-in-the-light

Isaiah 2:5 O house of Jacob, come and let us walk In the light of the LORD. 

This sounds very reasonable to me.  The LORD desires us to walk in light and not darkness.  We know many of the benefits to walking when you can see verses when you cant.  There are so many stupid things we do as we stumble in darkness.  All we must do is flip on the light.  I love seeing where I am going and the only way to do this spiritually is by coming to the LORD, His word.  We see the darkness we once was all a part of.  We see how close we were to destruction.  Better yet, we see the amazing grace  and mercy of God He has given us during those times of walking in darkness.  
It is the LORD's delight that we walk in His light today.  What is He doing in and for you today?  

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/15/walking-in-the-light#comments 1 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/14/christ-future-reign Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/14/christ-future-reign

Isaiah 2:3 Many people shall come and say,“Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

I know it is difficult to believe this however, Jerusalem will always be the center of this world.  Every measurable prophecy centers around it.  It is the city in which God redeemed from a very wicked people and made it His own city.  It is the only major city not built around a river or large body of water.  Yet for some reason, it is a holy city.  
what Isaiah speaks of here is a future time during the Mellinium when Jesus will come back and rule for 1000 years.  You may not be able to afford to go now but you will go every year then.  How amazing this time will be when Jesus once again is literally on the earth.  However, He has given us His Spirit now to learn and be taught by Him.  Our hearts cant wait to unite with our Savior soon.  I am so ready for this time.  

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/14/christ-future-reign#comments 2 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/13/path-of-blessing-or-cursing Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/13/path-of-blessing-or-cursing

Isaiah 1:19 If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land; 20 But if you refuse and rebel, You shall be devoured by the sword”;
For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

The choice is our really.  The path of blessing from God if we are obedient to God's word.  The path of being accursed for disobedience.  It makes no logical sense to walk in any other way but obedience.  I enjoy God's blessing upon my life.  God has been good to me.  He will always be good to me.  

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/13/path-of-blessing-or-cursing#comments 0 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/12/god-calls-us-to-come-reason-together Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/12/god-calls-us-to-come-reason-together

Isaiah 1:18 “Come now, and let us reason together,”Says the LORD, “Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson,They shall be as wool.

The LORD has just called Judah out about their hypocrisy.  They did all the outward things such as sacrifices and such but left out the important things to God such as giving of their hearts and repentance from sin.  
The LORD says, Come, lets talk about this in a rational way.  God takes not desire in judging them.  Judah is giving Him no choice.  
Today, I find people in the same situation.  Gods grace is sufficient for us yet it's not cheap grace to be taken advantage of.  Do we have a heart like David that is tender and ready and willing to repent when the LORD calls our sin out?

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/12/god-calls-us-to-come-reason-together#comments 1 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/07/nobody-knows-when-the-lord-will-return Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/07/nobody-knows-when-the-lord-will-return

Luke 12: 38 And if he should come in the second watch, or come in the third watch, and find them so, blessed are those servants.
40 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”

Be ready at every watch of the day for the LORD's soon return.  It never ceases to amaze me how many foolish people have predicted the LORD's return.  Nobody knows!  The message Jesus gives here to be ready always has been a great purifying agent for the church as well.  Who wants to be found in sin knowing the LORD can return at anytime.  And once we fall to sin, to get right ASAP!  In light of everything the LORD just spoke, be you ready for Jesus' soon return.  Live for Christ.  Be the light of the world.  

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/07/nobody-knows-when-the-lord-will-return#comments 1 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/06/jesus-comes-to-serve Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/06/jesus-comes-to-serve

Luke 12:37“Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching. Assuredly, I say to you that he will gird himself and have them sit down to eat, and will come and serve them.

Your blessed when you watch for Jesus!  Jesus is coming back as He promised and when He does, He will serve His servants.  What an example Jesus is.  Many religious men have tried to take opposite approaches than Christ gave.  I'd rather follow my Jesus.

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/06/jesus-comes-to-serve#comments 0 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/05/be-working-for-the-kingdom-jesus-is-coming Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:14:18 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/05/be-working-for-the-kingdom-jesus-is-coming

Luke 12:35 “Let your waist be girded and your lamps burning; 36 and you yourselves be like men who wait for their master, when he will return from the wedding, that when he comes and knocks they may open to him immediately. 

This isn't a stressful requirement, this is a lifestyle of thanksgiving for a God who has love us and given us promise to return for us.  
We are to be about our Fathers business of the gospel.  Jesus will be coming soon and there is no time to waste.  Souls are in the balance.  I have committed my life to Jesus Christ over 30 years ago and the life I now live is for Him.  When He comes a knocking, I will not keep Him waiting outside.  Obviously, this is a figure of speech.  We know that we will meet Jesus in the air on that day but the point being made is this, Jesus will not come unaware to us.  I'm not sure how loud the shout will be or if everyone will hear it or not, but I will!  I'm waiting for His voice and He is coming!

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/10/05/be-working-for-the-kingdom-jesus-is-coming#comments 1 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/09/30/jesus-links-worry-to-faithlessness Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/09/30/jesus-links-worry-to-faithlessness

Luke 12:28 If then God so clothes the grass, which today is in the field and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith?

The point Jesus is making is that if He takes care of things in nature, how much more you are valuable to Him and He will provide every need.  There is no reason to worry according to the LORD.  In fact, when we worry, it only proves we doubt and we lack faith.  Jesus said you of little faith!  The you is me and you!  The thousands of times I should know better yet still worry.  Yes, the Lord brings me out of my worry but how much damage have I done in the meantime?  Look, its not even a wonder if I doubt, I do, I have, but Lord forgive me of my unbelief.  Help me to believe.  Help me to rise above all worries and fears and trust Your proven word.

]]> https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/09/30/jesus-links-worry-to-faithlessness#comments 1 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/09/29/worry-adds-no-value-to-us Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://calvarygulfcoast.com/blog/2026/09/29/worry-adds-no-value-to-us

Luke 12:25 And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature?

Jesus states the obvious yet man still tries to prove this wrong.  Worry will never solve our problems.  It has zero value to our lives.  It is no good every time.  Even physical exercise has a little value according to the word of God.  There is no value in worry & anxiety.  Its actually proven to hurt us.  Worry is the opposite of faith.  
Since it has no value, lets keep this in mind the next time worry confronts us.  There will be thousands of opportunities, and that is just in a day at times.  I choose faith and trust in the Faithful LORD.

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Luke 12:22 Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will put on. 23 Life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing.

These two things named by Jesus were the basic necessities of life.  To have food and clothing.  Yet Jesus said, do not worry about your life.  Worry is a part of this world but as Christians, we have the antidote to worry, its called faith and trust in the LORD.  Earlier, Jesus said, don't fear him who is able to kill the body but cant do any more but fear Him who is able to kill the body and cast the soul into eternal damnation.
We worry because we feel we lost control of the situation.  News flash, we never had control of any situation.  The LORD has us. The LORD is in control.  

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Luke 12:16 Then He spoke a parable to them, saying: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded plentifully. 17 And he thought within himself, saying, ‘What shall I do, since I have no room to store my crops?’ 18 So he said, ‘I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build greater, and there I will store all my crops and my goods. 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.” 
20 But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?’21 “So is he who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”

This parable Jesus gave is so we can see this earthly example and understand a spiritual reality or truth.  It's great to be successful here and I root for you in that however when we just lay up our success for the present, forsaking the future, that is very foolish.  Everything we do here, truthfully is counting toward eternity.  We are eternal beings created by God and will spend it in heaven or hell.  Everything we have is from God and for God's purposes.  Some give up everything to gain what will be lost soon, for this world as we know it will burn with fervent heat.  The missionary Jim Elliot wisely said, "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose."  If you hold onto this worlds possessions without investing them into the kingdom, you will lose everything and have nothing to show for it when you stand before the LORD.  However, if you give over to God what you know you cant keep here, well you actually just invested in the greatest investment option ever, you have treasure in heaven in which can never be lost.  Choice is yours really, invest in the world or the kingdom of God right now?  I am committed to giving of my time, talent, and treasure unto the LORD now.

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Luke 12:15 And Jesus said to them, “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” 

This world is all about the money.  This drive to make more and take what others have.  This is really a frustrating environment to live in as a Christian.  Some Christians just embrace the status quo and look just like the world.  A church often doesnt look any different from the secular world and its business growth models.  This thirst and lust for more valueless money consumes the agenda.  I have worked for "Christian companies" that were in name only but far worse than a company owned by a heathen.  
Gods word says that the love of money is the root of all sorts of evil.  
Jesus simply says, Beware of greed.  Your life is more than just money and aquiring stuff.  I have experienced that the stuff actually takes control of us.  It dictates to us how much time we have to work to pay for it or how much less time we get with our families because of it.  The simple life seems to be where we all end up eventually anyways.

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Luke 12:11 “Now when they bring you to the synagogues and magistrates and authorities, do not worry about how or what you should answer, or what you should say. 12 For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.”

This type of trust takes a close communion with God.  A close fellowship with your LORD.  This requires spending large amounts of time with Jesus and really getting to know Him.  If you think the Spirit will just fill your heart and mind with the right stuff at these moments without what I spoke of earlier, you might want to rethink things.  Not that God cant or at rare occasions has not ever done that, but that is not the norm.  
I am amazed at how familiar and connected press secretaries are with the presidents they serve.  They cant go out and just give their opinions.  They have to be in beat with the leader of the free world.
As Christians, I don't see a difference in that regard.  The things the Spirit draws out of me in times as this are things I have deposited in my spiritual bank, sometimes many years in advance.  He brings them up fresh as when the day He gave them. 
The reason I wont sweat and worry about what to say is I have had many amazing conversations with my LORD and He will refresh His word in my heart and mind when I need it.  
Look, when you have time to study, study until there is no more time.  Then trust the LORD will give you what you need in His season.  I have found it impossible to every prepare for every encounter you have because the majority of them, you never know whom you will encounter.  In order for a heart to be settled in regards to this text Jesus gave us is to study to show yourself approved unto God, one who rightly divides the word of God and is not ashamed.  Talk to Jesus continually.  Then these times will be no sweat.  His word & love will naturally flow from you.

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Luke 12:8 “Also I say to you, whoever confesses Me before men, him the Son of Man also will confess before the angels of God. 9 But he who denies Me before men will be denied before the angels of God.

This is crystal clear from our LORD and Savior Jesus Christ.  Confess Jesus before men and He will confess you before His Father.  Deny Him, and He will deny you before His Father.  
Confession that Jesus Christ is your LORD is a requirement for eternal life.  Its not alone to believe He exists, the demons do that.  He must be your LORD.  You believe Him He is your sacrifice for your sins.  He is not ashamed to call you His.  
But what if I mess up and sin?  Well, your human!  Repent of your sin, turn to God, ask Him to forgive you of that sin, and follow Jesus.  

The simplicity of the Christian faith is summed up in our confession of Jesus Christ.  Millions have been killed for their courageous firm stand upon that action.  It hasn't changed for today.  

No matter what amount of persecutions you may endure for your Faith, stand for Christ.  You will never be ashamed of that.

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