Luke Series The Time Is NowSample

 An Assignment from God’s Heart to Ours

Two thousand years ago the advent and resurrection of Jesus Christ changed the world forever! For the past 24 days we have journeyed together reading, praying, and living the truths found in the Gospel of Luke – the fascinating, biblical account of the life of Jesus Christ. 

Our goal is to ignite our nation and world by living out God’s Word through our congregations and organizations, in our small groups, and as individuals. Our fervent prayer is to see our cities and communities transformed for God’s glory! 

We believe that God’s Word is not meant just to inform us, but also transform us. We are called to put God’s Word into practice – to become ‘doers of the Word’ (see James 1:22) - to live God’s Word. Luke 4:18–19 declares, “The Lord’s Spirit has come to me, because he has chosen me to tell the good news to the poor. The Lord has sent me to announce freedom for prisoners, to give sight to the blind, to free everyone who suffers, and to say, ‘This is the year the Lord has chosen.’” 

Reflect

Do you sense that God has been calling you to care for those who are poor and those who suffer? How will you respond? Can you identify people in your community who are in need of the good news of Jesus? 

Pray

Lord Jesus, stir my heart so I would gladly love and serve others. By your Spirit, empower me to carry out all that you have assigned me to do. Let me live your good news each and every day! 

Respond 

Begin to put into practice what you have learned from your journey through the Gospel of Luke, by selecting, planning, and carrying out the Luke 4 Assignment – an individual and group outreach project to serve your community and city. Pray that God will empower you as you live out God’s Word and follow Christ’s example.