Luke 14:33 - Jesus Our All in All.
Luke 14:33 (NKJV) So likewise, whoever of
you does not forsake all that he has cannot be
My disciple.
Luke 14:33 (AMP) So then, any of you who
does not forsake (renounce, surrender claim to,
give up, say good-bye to) all that he has cannot
be My disciple.
COMMENTARY PEARL
My granddaughter Allie loves to collect
stuffed animals. Whenever Im going on a trip,
shell say, Papa, bring me back a stuffed
animal. Awhile back I was on a trip and made a video
of some stuffed animals for Allie. Then I
called to ask her which one she liked.
Papa, Im not obsessed with stuffed
animals anymore, she said.
Oh, really?
Im just obsessed with talking with
you.
That warmed my heart. I think we all
should say to God, Lord, Im obsessed with
talking with You, walking with You, hearing from
You, and knowing You.
Disciples of Jesus must turn the title
deed of their lives over to Christ. Jesus said,
You cannot become my disciple without giving up
everything you own (Luke 14:33 NLT). The New King
James Version says, Whoever of you does not
forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.
Its a reminder that we are actually not owners,
we are stewards. Everything we have will be
passed on to someone else one day.
Does that mean its a sin to have a
car, or a house, or clothes, or some money in the
bank? Of course not. This verse could be
translated, If you want to be My disciple, surrender
your claim to everything in life. Its a
recognition that God is the owner. God is in control of
it. We recognize that we are just stewards over
it for a period of time.
It is not wrong to have a career, but it
is wrong if your career has you. It is not
wrong to have possessions, but it can be wrong if
your possessions have you. Your only real passion
and obsession in life should be Christ. All
these other things have their place - but not the
most important place. [Greg Laurie from Harvest
Ministries; https://www.harvestdaily.com]
MUSIC VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC
You are My All in All by Nicole Nordeman
https://youtu.be/zC617kE1maU
My All In All by Phil Wickham
https://youtu.be/fDDQsh_UycU
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE
Luke 14:33 - Who's Lord of Your Life?
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2004/20040712-1016.html
Luke 14:33 - Who Is Lord Of Your Life?
(addendum)
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2010/20100418-0949.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio (currently live):
https://bible.awr.org/the-warning/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug
Batchelor:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657