Christ Church Daily Devotion March 10 2024

Jesus responds to a question about tragic events, mentioning the killing of Galileans and the falling of a tower. He doesn't say these events were God's will. Instead, he tells a parable about the importance of staying focused on God's mission and furthering His kingdom. When tragedies happen, it's natural to ask why. Despite not understanding, we should still believe in God's mission and strive to further His kingdom. The speaker invites listeners to join in worship and bring others along. Welcome to Christ Church's Daily Devotion for March 10, 2024. Today, we will be reading from Luke, Chapter 13, Verses 1-9. Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus answered, Then he told the parable, Jesus, did you hear about the tragic scene the other day when Pilate's soldiers slaughtered those Galileans as they were offering their sacrifices? As Jesus is responding to that question, he goes ahead and mentions another tragedy that had recently happened when a tower fell and killed 18 people. Sometimes, in these kinds of situations, I hear Christians speak of them being God's will. Jesus gives no indication of that whatsoever. Instead, Luke says he told a parable that supports what he had already said. That we are to stay focused on living into our mission, seeking to do God's will and furthering God's kingdom each day. If we do not let that be the focus of our daily living, we will end up away from God's presence, regardless of when and how our life on earth ends. It is only natural for us to ask why. When tragedies happen in our life and in our world, I have asked God that question many times, down through the years of my life and ministry alongside God's people. And more than once, I have ended with something along the line in my prayer. I still don't understand this, but I still believe in you and your mission in this world. Help me to further your kingdom and your way, no matter what happens. Your personal worship option today is to join us in worship today as we explore our response in the face of pain and tragedy. Ideally, I hope to see you in person, but if you cannot be there, join us on the live stream or watch later from our website. And by the way, if you come in person, bring somebody with you, maybe even a carload.