“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like.” Luke 6:46,47 NIV
Jesus asked a pointed question to a group of His followers in Luke 6:46. He said, “Why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” Using His illustration of the two builders, we can see four key truths. First, professing faith in Christ without performance is deceptive. If you say you love Jesus on Sunday but show no signs of a Spirit-led life all week, then you’re living a lie. There’s no other way to say it. Second, profession followed by performance has a price. Some people wander through life without any real focus. In contrast, living intently and passionately for Christ is usually difficult. Making wise choices may require extra effort, but the reward is well worth it. The third key truth is this: profession followed by performance will succeed. Everyone on earth faces trials. Sometimes there’s one devastating storm after another. If we focus on God’s Word and apply His truth to our circumstances, we’ll be able to stand firm in difficult times. Finally, professing faith in Christ without performance results in ruin. The world’s “easy way” may seem more enjoyable, but it results in living without a spiritual base. When trouble comes, our lives would crumble. That’s a far cry from the victory and strength our Savior wants us to experience. Do our actions reflect our faith? Let us become wise builders.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Holy Spirit, move within us that our actions reflect our faith.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord Jesus, You desire that we experience victory and strength, even in the storms of life. Help us become wise builders in our faith relationship with You. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
Matthew 9:18-34
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