Daily Devo- Luke 20:41-47 " So You Think You're An Expert?"

Luke 20:41-47

41 But he said to them, “How can they say that the Christ is David's son? 42 For David himself says in the Book of Psalms,

“‘The Lord said to my Lord,
Sit at my right hand,
43 until I make your enemies your footstool.’

44 David thus calls him Lord, so how is he his son?”

45 And in the hearing of all the people he said to his disciples, 46 “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and love greetings in the marketplaces and the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, 47 who devour widows' houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.”

Jesus I see you letting all know that You are the Messiah. Physically You were born from David . Spiritually, You are David's Lord. I find it interesting that You pose a question that You do not answer. You are establishing that being the Lord of all eternity is more important than being from David's lineage.

You then transition right into dealing with the Scribes, the experts in the law. They were not the priests, but because of their jobs, they felt knew more about the law than anyone. You established with Your question about David that they did not.
These men were arrogant and demanded special greeting, special seating all while treating others badly.

As I look at this in today's realm, I do not see this as the preacher, because that would have been the priest of those days, but as someone who has so puffed themselves up with "knowledge" that they feel they know all there is to know about Your word. They become conceited and then abuse others, doing all they do,  justifying how holy they are and how much they know.

Jesus, You set it all straight by saying, " They will receive the greater condemnation."
Lord I do not want to be like the Scribes, ever. May I always study Your word, so I can know You and Your heart. I want to know how to treat people, how to live so that I can point others to You, not to me.

What I know is only worth what I can translate into love. 

You translated the Word into a sacrifice for me. I want to sacrifice all for You, without fanfare, without the best seats, without the recognition. Simply out of love and gratitude for the life You have given me. 

Today:
I will know You are the Messiah!
I will make sure I look into Your Word to be changed within myself to be more like You.
I will look into Your Word to see how you want me to treat others.
I will search my heart and see where there is pride that needs to be removed. I will come to you for cleansing of that pride.

Chasing After Their Hearts,
Glenda Johnson

Daily Devo: Luke 17:11-19, Thanksgiving is NOT Just a Day In November

Luke 17:11-19

11 On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. 15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16 and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.” (ESV)

 Lord all too often I forget just how much You have done for me.All too often I have less than a thankful heart.  I am guilty of being one of the "9"!

As I list things today, let me remember that thanksgiving is not a day in November, but a lifelong attitude.
Today, I thank you for:

Cleansing my soul,
giving me your Holy Spirit to always walk and live in me,
for your Word that teaches me so much,
for the Church, the Body of Christ, that even when it is struggling, is still Your body, and I am thankful you allow me to be a part,
for grace, that indescribable gift that I live in each day,
for family that I can serve you with,
for friends, who are true friends, especially in the tough times,
for a home, so many don't have one,
for food, so many are hungry,
for clothing, so many will be cold this winter,
and although there are so many more,
thank you for your love, it is why all the rest are of the above things are possible. Teach me to love like you!
I want my faith, to be like that of the Samaritan, I want to be thankful, and I want a faith that leads me to You, to be made well.

Today I will choose to be thankful, love and have faith!

Chasing After His Heart,

Glenda  Johnson