[Jesus said,] "So why do you keep calling me 'Lord, Lord!' when you don't do what I say?"
—Luke 6:46 NLT
Key Thought
Jesus has one simple point: "If I am your Lord, then you will obey what I tell you. If you don't, then I'm not your Lord." It's that simple. It's that clear. So why have we grown so passionless about obeying what he says? After all, if we have trouble with obedience, our fundamental problem is really a lack of love for Jesus. He said "All who love me will do what I say" (John 14:23). So, as our passion for the Lord grows, so also should our obedience. If we love the Lord, then we'll do what he says!
Today's Prayer
Abba Father, give me a passion for obeying your will just as you have filled my heart with your love through the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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—Luke 6:46 NLT
Key Thought
Jesus has one simple point: "If I am your Lord, then you will obey what I tell you. If you don't, then I'm not your Lord." It's that simple. It's that clear. So why have we grown so passionless about obeying what he says? After all, if we have trouble with obedience, our fundamental problem is really a lack of love for Jesus. He said "All who love me will do what I say" (John 14:23). So, as our passion for the Lord grows, so also should our obedience. If we love the Lord, then we'll do what he says!
Today's Prayer
Abba Father, give me a passion for obeying your will just as you have filled my heart with your love through the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Related Scripture Readings
Ⓒ 1996-2019 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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