Note for 20250502

The Gospel of Jesus Christ

According to Luke

Part 103 - Luke 12 - What is Right

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The House of Bread · Note for 20250502 - The Gospel of Jesus Christ - Part 103 - Luke 12 - What is Right

Luke 12:41-59 KJV

[41] Then Peter said unto him, Lord, speakest thou this parable unto us, or even to all? [42] And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? [43] Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. [44] Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. [45] But and if that servant say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; and shall begin to beat the menservants and maidens, and to eat and drink, and to be drunken; [46] the lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers. [47] And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. [48] But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. [49] I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled? [50] But I have a baptism to be baptized with; and how am I straitened till it be accomplished! [51] Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: [52] for from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. [53] The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. [54] And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is. [55] And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass. [56] Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time? [57] Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right? [58] When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison. [59] I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.

What is Right

Luke 12:57 KJV

[57] Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

This might seem like an unnecessary question, "what is right?" But, note it is not, "who is right," it is about righteousness. We know that righteousness is of GOD in Jesus Christ, so really, the question is indeed, "what is right?"

In this scripture, Jesus speaks of the servant who says, "my Lord delayith His coming," and, thought the church that we have come to know in this world proclaim that they wait upon the Lord's,coming are predominantly focused on teachings that establish us here on earth. It is not for debate, because you know how the Pastors are working with the laying of the dead in graves and consoling those left behind. Here in verse 57, Christ asks an important question to the believer about why we of ourselves judge not what is right? Do we judge what is right or do we listen to the voices of man and their opinions, when we have been told in clarity, that when we obey the Lord, the Father and the Son will come and make their abode in us. "Oh ye of little faith," Christ might have said, if we were of these that walked with Him. Are we not walking with Him now? Shall He say in our hour of distress, "I never knew you?"

The Word of GOD teaches us what is right and what is wrong. Did Christ not say that He would never leave nor forsake us, and is He not the Living Word of GOD in us? So, do we hear within what is right from the Word of GOD, or by remembrance of what men said? The Lord has left instruction for His servants, He instructs even from within, but man honours their carnal minds and hearts and by it stand in enmity with GOD.

Yesterday I asked you if you are ready? And just now, the example of that need for readiness came in report form to me. A report that cannot be ignored, especially for those in my own country. The headline reads, "SA Home Affairs, SARB Co-Developing Digital ID For Secure Online Verification" Now, this is just one example, for in many other countries, this process is further into development than just an announcement in the news. So, what is right? And, "Are you ready yet?" Are we still living in a time that is about what you want, or has it become a time about what you need?

Now, when Phillip sent me this update this morning, did he know that it would tie in to today's note? Or shall I ask like this, do you think he listened to the note of yesterday? You see, this article confirms that they are planning to go ahead with their agenda, and man got no vote on that. It is a simple implementation of what they think is right. They are judging what is right, according to what direction? As believers in Jesus Christ, what is the judgment of what is right in us, or do we go with the flow, stand in agreement with all irrespective of who they consult with? This is not about politics, it is about right and wrong, and hearing about this, here in our little country, what is the response in your heart? What are they working on? Are we in the end times? If Christ is in you, then the Truth is in you. And does the LORD in you call you to protest or to get ready for His return?

What is right? Shall we now transfer our worldly wealth to something that can trade on digital platforms, or shall we prepare our soul for that which the Word of GOD said would come at the end, so our hearts won't fail for what we see come upon the world? Is it a physical preparation, or a Spiritual preparation? To put it plain, do you truly know your Lord and Saviour? Are you obeying His commandments? What is right at this moment? Just this week, Absolom who helped me in the garden showed me on his phone how he needs a smartphone to do a biometric confirmation of his identity in order to receive his grant from the government. Do we judge what is right, or are we just going with the flow of things, because we were told to come out of her, less we share in her plagues.

Our text this morning starts with Peter asking whether the parable we read of yesterday, pertained to them as disciples or even to all? What do you judge as right, from the Word Jesus spake? Don't you know that even the unbeliever speaks of the end of this world, or at least of an end of this old era. It seems the entire world wants a reform, they want a Babelonian security, that their possessions will remain theirs forever. What do you judge is right?

Friends, it is important that you yourself can judge what is right, especially for the time we are entering in. Do not listen to those who say, "Our Lord delayith His coming," for the signs of the times have manifested already. If not seen, will you yet believe? Do you believe in an end, or a new beginning with our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ?

Now, for some hard realities. I do not know how long I will still be permitted to speak to you like this. Once more I urge you to search out the Word of GOD while you still have it. I am labouring to have it available for as long as possible, all that the Lord has given us. At some point, that too will fail, until man is only left with that which remains in His heart, and if it is in the heart of man, it cannot be removed. So get it in your heart. How long may it take you to read the Word of GOD? Yes, the entire Word of GOD?

What is it that you judge as right?

Selah, Shalom

The House of Bread

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Philippians 1:6 KJV

[6] being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

From Psalms

Psalm 25:1-22 KJV

[1] Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. [2] O my God, I trust in thee: Let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. [3] Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: Let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. [4] Shew me thy ways, O LORD; Teach me thy paths. [5] Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: For thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day. [6] Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; For they have been ever of old. [7] Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: According to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD. [8] Good and upright is the LORD: Therefore will he teach sinners in the way. [9] The meek will he guide in judgment: And the meek will he teach his way. [10] All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth Unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. [11] For thy name's sake, O LORD, Pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. [12] What man is he that feareth the LORD? Him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. [13] His soul shall dwell at ease; And his seed shall inherit the earth. [14] The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; And he will shew them his covenant. [15] Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; For he shall pluck my feet out of the net. [16] Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; For I am desolate and afflicted. [17] The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. [18] Look upon mine affliction and my pain; And forgive all my sins. [19] Consider mine enemies; for they are many; And they hate me with cruel hatred. [20] O keep my soul, and deliver me: Let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee. [21] Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; For I wait on thee. [22] Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.