The Goodnews - My Christian Calling - Luke Edition 2024

Greetings, this is day 9 out of 24 of reading the Bible with Darren!

Day nine of twenty-four; it’s a bit of a sad Christmas day, as I’ve just watched a movie that’s a bit saddening. imdb.com/title/tt29892095/ dropping a playlist to go with it https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLedXoD8NX4KeEeEjrOZQlX2KLXPgc41

Nevertheless, my faith in Christ never wavered;

My Christian Calling;

Luke 9:1

When I think of calling, I think of Jesus calling the disciples. He called 12 men to be His followers, and He also calls you and me. Here are three words to help us better understand what it means to follow Jesus:

Knowing

Jesus called the disciples to preach the gospel, cast out demons, and heal the stick (Luke 9:1-2). But before He called them to do those things, Jesus called the men to “accompany him”—to be with Him (Mark 3:14). Being with Jesus was their number one priority, and as Christians, this is our first and primary calling too. We have no power to preach, heal, or cast anything out without Him. Like extension cords, we have no power within ourselves. We are only effective when we are plugged into the Source.

Growing

In John 15:5, Jesus says, “l am the vine; you are the branches.” Branches can only grow and bear fruit if they are connected to a living source. Second Peter 3:18 says, “You must grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” As believers, growing is part of our calling, no matter how long we have been saved. We should all desire God’s Word in the same way a new baby desires milk (1 Peter 2:2).

Glowing

We are not the light, but we know the Light—Jesus (John 8:12). The more we know Him, the more He shines through us and the more we reflect Him, just as the moon reflects the sun. All Christians have been called to bring light to this dark world. But we will only glow when we grow, and we will only grow when we know Jesus.

The Principle Of Multiplication;

Luke 9:10-17

Have you ever watched 12 guys try to organize 5,000 men plus women and children into groups of 50? Herding cats across Texas would be a breeze by comparison. Even more miraculously, Jesus used two fish and five loaves of bread to satisfy the entire crowd, and there were enough leftovers to fill 12 baskets.
The principle of multiplication requires that something must be blessed before it can multiply. The way our money is blessed and redeemed is by giving our firstfruits (the tithe). Jesus receives our tithes, and He is the only One with the power to bless them so they can multiply.
Additionally, only what is given away can multiply. If the disciples had simply kept the food for themselves, it would never have multiplied. It’s when we give over and above our tithe that our finances have the potential to multiply.

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

The Goodnews - My Christian Calling - Luke Edition 2024

My Christian Calling;

Luke 9:1

The Principle Of Multiplication;

Luke 9:10-17

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