Before we get into the account of Jesus in Luke, what do you find to be the benefits of one who warns, namely for the person who would perchance heed the warning? Have you ever warned someone about something? Why did you do so? What was the outcome of your warning?
"Jesus turned first to his disciples and warned them, 'Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees—their hypocrisy.'" (Luke 12:1b NLT)
"Whatever you have said in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have whispered behind closed doors will be shouted from the housetops for all to hear!" (Luke 12:3 NLT)
"Dear friends, don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot do any more to you after that. But I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell. Yes, he’s the one to fear." (Luke 12:4-5 NLT)
"...anyone who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven." (Luke 12:10b NLT)
There seems to be some question about the word "warner." A difficult word to find in the dictionary. I read one thread on-line where a person wanted to use the word "warner" (one who warns) but kept getting suggestions from people to instead use "admonisher" or "watchdog." There was also the suggestion of "forewarner". But none of those alternatives convey what I'm trying to get after with Jesus: Warner.
It is just that simple...Jesus was one who warned people on what to watch out for, what to truly fear, and what not to do. He was a warner!
Where in our world do we need Jesus' warnings? Why do we need them? How would Jesus' warnings benefit those in your life who are far from Him?
To whom is God calling you to warn, to introduce Jesus: Warner to? What will be your next step with this?
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