Dominate

We are going to conclude this week with one more verse that Jonathan referenced this past weekend. It shows up in a pretty familiar, yet counterintuitive, lesson that Jesus taught.


Luke 12
22 Then, turning to his disciples, Jesus said, “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life - whether you have enough food to eat or enough clothes to wear.
23 For life is more than food, and your body more than clothing.
24 Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds!
25 Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
26 And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things?
27 “Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are.
28 And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?
29 “And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things.
30 These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs.
31 Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.
32 “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.
33 “Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it.
34 Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.


Dominate. There is a constant struggle for the focus of my thoughts. The struggle is really the direction of the focus ... upward (on what God wants), outward (on what others need) or inward (me). Conventional wisdom will tell you to focus on the third option, especially in the midst of a crisis, because no one else will. Ironically, Jesus taught the opposite ... focus on the first two options and He (God) will take care of the third. Here’s a thought ... if someone were to monitor your thoughts for a day, which direction do you think would win the “time of possession”? Would any specific direction dominate?


Have a safe and relaxing Memorial Day Weekend.
We will be off on Monday.
See you Tuesday.