It’s one thing to know about Jesus, but it’s another to know Jesus. It’s one thing to know what He says, but it’s another thing to actually DO what He says.

 

Stepping In: READ IT

Read Matthew 7:1-29

 

Building Up: STUDY IT

Focus on Matthew 7:24-27

 

After focusing on Jesus’ words these past three chapters I need to ask myself a very important question: Am I DOING what Jesus said I should be doing as His follower?

 

Jesus said in John 14:15, “If you love me, keep my commandments.” This is more than just being smart and following the advice of my Creator, it’s all about my commitment and love for Him as my Lord.

 

Living Out: APPLY IT

 

Application questions (Is there a… 1. Sin to CONFESS 2. Promise to CLAIM 3. Attitude to CHANGE 4. Command to OBEY 5. Example to FOLLOW (or not) 6. Prayer to PRAY 7. Error to AVOID 8. Truth to BELIEVE 9. Something to PRAISE GOD FOR). 

 

There are a few different ways to apply this closing picture Jesus gives us regarding our obedience. I’m going to look at it as a “sin to confess” and a “truth to believe.”

 

Dear Father, there is no question that following you is the best, wisest thing for me to do. However, I’ve tried my hand at building aspects of my life on the empty promises of this world. Forgive me for thinking the car I drive or the house I live in or the clothes I wear somehow make me something of value in the eyes of others. My value clearly comes from you. I’ve felt the crash of the storm hitting my weak foundations and I don’t want to feel that again. I will forever trust that you know way better than I do how I should live my life. Thank you for the clear instruction of your Word. Help me to not just learn it, but to obey it and build my life on the ROCK.