Inspire Bible for Kids Luke Sampler - Book - Page 42
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LUKE 12:25
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.
Be Ready for the Lord’s Coming
35 “Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning, 36 as though you
were waiting for your master to return from the wedding feast. Then you
will be ready to open the door and let him in the moment he arrives and
knocks. 37 The servants who are ready and waiting for his return will be
rewarded. I tell you the truth, he himself will seat them, put on an apron,
and serve them as they sit and eat! 38 He may come in the middle of the night
or just before dawn.* But whenever he comes, he will reward the servants
who are ready.
39 “Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was
coming, he would not permit his house to be broken into. 40 You also must
be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.”
41 Peter asked, “Lord, is that illustration just for us or for everyone?”
42 And the Lord replied, “A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom
the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household
servants and feeding them. 43 If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward. 44 I tell you the truth, the
master will put that servant in charge of all he owns. 45 But what if the
servant thinks, ‘My master won’t be back for a while,’ and he begins beating
the other servants, partying, and getting drunk? 46 The master will return
unannounced and unexpected, and he will cut the servant in pieces and
banish him with the unfaithful.
47 “And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn’t prepared
and doesn’t carry out those instructions, will be severely punished. 48 But
someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be
punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be
required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even
more will be required.
Jesus Causes Division
49 “I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning!
50 I have a terrible baptism of suffering ahead of me, and I am under a
heavy burden until it is accomplished. 51 Do you think I have come to bring
peace to the earth? No, I have come to divide people against each other!
12:38 Greek in the second or third watch.
