This morning I sat down and starting working my way through the Gospel of Luke. The first thing I noticed was that the Gospel of Luke was longer than I expected or remembered. The second thing I noticed was that Jesus said a lot of things but He emphasized some things more than others by repeating it in different situations to different people.
Many of us know what Jesus said. We've heard it all before but, reading an entire gospel in one or two sitting will open up your eyes to what Jesus said on a whole new level. Most likely, if you read it slowly and prayerfully, the Holy Spirit will bring you peace, wisdom, and conviction.
I never realized how many times Jesus firmly warns us of our possessions, our money, our homes, and even our families as being a hindrance that we should be glad to leave behind for Him. It would seem excessive repetition was probably to emphasize the relevance of single a point. Personally, I believe we could stand to make ourselves poorer financially. The more money a person has, the more he or she is at a spiritual disadvantage.
Chances are, this is old news to you. There is probably nothing I can say you haven't already heard about Jesus, but I guarantee the Holy Spirit will show you something new if you read through an entire Gospel thoughtfully.
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