Do the Word

 A real easy thought as you go about your day today. In my study, Jesus said something very profound, which led me to what James said.

Luke 8:19-21 NIV

[19] Now Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see him, but they were not able to get near him because of the crowd. [20] Someone told him, “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.” [21] He replied, “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.” 

As Christians, we are all God's children. So when we hear or read the Word of God, we should "put it into practice" in our lives. 

Jesus teaches this earlier in the book of Luke:

Luke 6:46-48 NIV

[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. 

Sometimes we make light of this with the children's song, "The Wise Man Built His House Upon A Rock." However, Jesus is teaching a serious principle here.

James said it this way:

James 1:22 NKJV

[22] But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 

If we hear the Word through preaching or by Bible Study, whether the teachings of Jesus in the Gospels or the teachings or lessons in the other books of the Bible,  and adopt those teachings and practices into our lives, then when storms of life come through, when things happen in life, then we will not be shaken. We will not fall in our faith. Our relationship with God will be stable and strong in our lives. Because all of God's Word is an anchor for the soul, a solid foundation to build our lives upon. We can always trust God and depend upon His Word. 

So, always be a "doer" of what we learn in the Bible and that foundation will protect us and keep us when life is being life. We will not be shaken. We will not be moved. We will be anchored to God and our relationship with Them (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) will continue to develop and flourish. 

Let's do what's best for us. Let's do the Word!!

Love you all,

Jeffrey Post