Release every care into the hands of the loving Father, who knows your need and values you far above the birds of the air. And he said unto his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. For life is more than food, and the body more than clothing. Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!” (Evangelion, cf. Luke 12:22–24 ESV)image
YHWH's limited sight vs. the Father's perfect knowledge. YHWH descends to Sodom: “I will go down to see if they have done altogether according to the outcry... and if not, I will know” (Gen 18:21)—ignorant, doubting, needing scouts. Christ knows men's thoughts without moving (Luke 5:22).
Contemplate the boundless grace of Christ, who left heavenly riches to enrich us with salvation; For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich. (Apostolicon, cf. 2 Cor 8:9) This contrasts with Yahweh’s “blessings” (land, wealth for obedience) — here, spiritual enrichment comes through Christ’s descent, not earthly reward. This is an appeal for generosity — Christ’s heavenly richness → earthly poverty → our spiritual riches — a grace-only transaction that motivates selfless giving. No Law. No merit. Just Jesus's example.
YHWH's idolatry vs. the Father's pure healing. YHWH forbids graven images: "You shall not worship nor serve them" (Exod 20:5)—then commands Moses to make a bronze serpent idol (Num 21:8-9). Christ heals without idols: "Your faith has saved you" (Luke 18:42).
Merry Christmas and may the love of the Father through Jesus (Iēsous) be a reality in you and your family. 🙏🏻 🧡
So the PREMIER of NSW, the PM and the head of ASIO (Australian CIA) all spoke at a press conference about the Bondi massacre and had NOTHING to say about the attackers—NIL. No description. Nothing. I know more about them scrolling 𝕏. Unbelievable.
A key verse preachers use to claim God will bring prosperity/wealth if you are generous: “...give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap...” (Luke 6:38) The context is giving LOVE, GRACE, MERCY & FORGIVENESS, not money. The verse right before it shows this: “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven.” (Luke 6:37) Jesus concludes: “For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.” (Luke 6:38) What we are to do and why we are to do it and the reward if we do it is plainly outlined here: "But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil." (Lk 6:35) Unlike YHWH, Jesus promises are for His Kingdom in Heaven and not of this world.