Devotion:
Read Matthew 7:24-27.
The “Sermon On The Mount” ends with this image of two houses, one built on a solid foundation and one that is not. That foundation for our life comes not just from knowing the teachings of Jesus, but putting them into practice. The two lives that Jesus compares have several things in common. They both build, they both hear Jesus’s teaching, and they both experience the same set of circumstances. The difference between these two isn’t caused by ignorance but by one ignoring what Jesus said.
When the stormy seasons of life occur will faith endure? Faith is not only given to us by grace but it is also built through obedience. Each act of trust, each act of obedience is a brick laid. It's a slow process of knowing God’s character, becoming familiar with His ways, listening to His voice, and then actually doing the things He tells us to do. Like the muscles that grow in our bodies with intention and care, faith becomes strengthened by practice over time. The little steps of faith taken in the mundane times of life will eventually help us to stand firm when we face the raging storms.
Personal Worship Option:
Genuine faith leads to love-filled obedience. Is there an area of your life where God is calling you to a greater obedience? Take the first step today!
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