How To Be Wise According to Jesus

 

Following Jesus is not just about what we say. In Christianity, confession of Christ and what you say about Christ is important. But mere verbal confession is not enough: “Not everyone who says, ‘Lord, Lord’ will enter the kingdom.” (Matthew 7:21-23)

Following Jesus is not just about what we do, not even what we do for Christ and in the name of Christ: “Many will say, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons, and do many mighty works in your name?” In our Christian lives, serving Christ and his cause in ministry is important, but it is not enough. 

Following Jesus is not about what we know or have learned. Jesus says that it’s not enough to just hear his words. It is, again, important to rightly know the teachings of Christ and the Bible itself. But again, it is not enough.

Following Jesus is about wisdom: “Everyone who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man.” Wisdom is the right application of knowledge. The greatest challenge of the Christian life is living the Christian life.  

~From The Sermon on the Mount Devotional on YouVersion

 

 Stay Encouraged and Be Blessed!

God's Help In The Midst of Trouble

 

Being a Christian doesn't mean you won't face difficulty. Life can seem messy, and it's easy to get discouraged and want to quit when things don't go as you hoped. . . . [W]hen life gets messy, the Word of God teaches that you can experience the goodness of God in the midst of tough times.

Pain is not permanent. And going through a trial, challenge or difficulty doesn't mean God has abandoned you. God is with you no matter what you are facing. He will encourage you, comfort you, teach you and bring you out better than before. . . . God is with you and He can turn that situation around for your good. If you'll trust Him and keep doing what He has called you to do, you're going to see His blessing.

~Joyce Meyer, Joyce Meyer Ministries, joycemeyer.org

Stay Encouraged and Be Blessed.