“Why do
you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do
not do what I tell you?”
(Luke
6:46)
The
question from our text today hits us right where we live. At some time in our lives we have each
struggled with obedience. One might
think of young childhood or early adolescence when personal independence is a
burgeoning concept that challenges parental authority. Frustration is a
byproduct of this quest for independence that affects parent and child
alike.
Jesus seems
to show a bit of frustration with the above question. “You say one thing and do another,” he seems
to be saying. Now, some of you may be
thinking, right about now, of a five or fifteen year-old in your house. But what about you…does obedience
characterize your life, particularly your faith journey? Is Jesus calling you to reconcile your words
and actions?
Read the
final few verses of this sixth chapter, beginning again with verse 46. Jesus parallels the consistency of words and
actions with the building of a strong foundation…something that will last, no
matter what.
Prayer:
Lord, may my words and deeds be reflective of the sure foundation of faith built
upon the Rock, Jesus, the Christ. Amen.
Jim
Abernathy
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