God’s Mission
Luke 6:46-49
The Wise and Foolish Builders
46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. 48 They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. 49 But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.”
Pondering Point
Are you taking this teaching of Jesus seriously? What evidence would you point to in support of your answer to this question? Putting Jesus’ words into practice is like building on a solid foundation; hearing His words and not putting them into practice… well, that is not a good practice and not good preparation for the inevitable storms of life.
Prayer For The Day
Jesus, my Lord, my Master, my Teacher, help me take seriously Your teachings; may Your Spirit bring them to bear in my day-to-day walk. In Your name I pray. Amen.
P.S. Don’t let the shortness of this devotion disguise its seriousness. Take time to review and acknowledge your wise or foolish practices. Be prepared to share your thoughts with other disciples that you group up with.