Good Morning! My name is Marilyn Simpson and I was asked to give you a devotional thought from Luke 8-9.
Key Verse: Luke 9:3
Read Key Passage: Luke 9: 1-5
Reflection:
In this passage, Christ asks his twelve disciples to go and preach His Word to everyone and to heal the sick. They were to take nothing with them: no food, no extra clothes, no staff, no bags, and no money. They were to put their entire trust in Jesus to supply their needs.
As I read Luke 9:3, I reflected on my trust in God. I couldn’t imagine being one of the twelve disciples and traveling from city to city not knowing where my next meal was coming from and if I would have a place to sleep. I think of my new home and how blessed God has been to me. I’ve never had to worry about lack of food, lack of clothing, and lack of money. God has always provided for me. I’ve taken for granted the things I have. I only have them because God has provided them to me. This verse has really made me think how I need to give more credit to God for the things I have and do more for him, such as telling other’s about Christ.When we read the Bible we should always apply the lessons that we learn, to our lives. Applying scripture is how God’s Word begins to change us!!
Application for Adults: We need to be more like the disciples in this passage and learn to trust God wholeheartedly for everything. God will always provide for our needs.
Thank you for being a part of the 100-Day Challenge. Thanks for reading, and you have a blessed day!
In Christ,
Marilyn Simpson
Name: Marilyn Simpson
Favorite Bible character: Ruth
Family:
Twin sister: Carolyn
Younger sister: Melanie
Younger brother: Jim
Father: Jim
Mother: Donna
Occupation: Financial Aid Advisor at Valparaiso University
Favorite book in the Bible: The Four Gospels
When you got saved: Led to the Lord by my mother at the age of 8, but had some doubts in 2010 and reconfirmed with Pastor and Mrs. Smith
Part of Children’s Ministry you work in: Fourth - Sixth Grade Class
CHILDHOOD FAVORITES
Toy: Barbie
Color: Blue
Cartoon: David and the Gnomes
Food: Chocolate
Game: Monopoly
Teacher: Third Grade Teacher, Mrs. Turnwald