Bible Study Plan 2019

Today we read:
1 Samuel 31

-Food for thought day 152-

• John 21:15-17
• Matthew‬ ‭20:28
• Matthew‬ ‭6:33‬

A loving person is a caring person. We can not say we love people without taking good care of them.

“When they had eaten, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these [others do–with reasoning, intentional, spiritual devotion, as one loves the Father]? He said to Him, Yes, Lord, You know that I love You [that I have deep, instinctive, personal affection for You, as for a close friend]. He said to him, Feed My lambs. Again He said to him the second time, Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with reasoning, intentional, spiritual devotion, as one loves the Father]? He said to Him, Yes, Lord, You know that I love You [that I have a deep, instinctive, personal affection for You, as for a close friend]. He said to him, Shepherd (tend) My sheep. He said to him the third time, Simon, son of John, do you love Me [with a deep, instinctive, personal affection for Me, as for a close friend]? Peter was grieved (was saddened and hurt) that He should ask him the third time, Do you love Me? And he said to Him, Lord, You know everything; You know that I love You [that I have a deep, instinctive, personal affection for You, as for a close friend]. Jesus said to him, Feed My sheep.”
‭‭John‬ ‭21:15-17‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

The English word “feed” comes from the Greek word “Bosko”. Bosko means many things, but one of the meaning is to take care of something or someone. Therefore, Jesus was saying to put the interest of others first before yours. In other words: be a minister and do not seek to be ministered unto. Taking care of people means considering the needs of others more valuable than yours. Whenever we serve the needs of others, God will take care of our needs.

“just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭20:28‬ ‭NIV

Remember: Love gives the other the first priority. When we make Kingdom business our first priority, God will grant to us whatsoever we need in our lives.

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6:33‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Make Kingdom business your priority by taking care of people, and God will cause someone to take care of your needs, wants and desires.

Many blessings in Jesus’ Name.

Think and Act!!!!!