5/29 Matthew 7:28-29
After Jesus finished speaking, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, 29 for he taught as one who had real authority — quite unlike the teachers of religious law.
LISTEN
When you listen to Jesus you are listening to God. Christ is the Creator and through Him all things were created so He knows everything about everything. His teaching is from the Father. His wisdom is limitless. Jesus is Lord and we can have confidence in Him.
Author - Clay Corvin
5/28 Matthew 7:26-27
But anyone who hears my teaching and ignores it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. 27 When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will fall with a mighty crash.”
FOOLISH
Don’t be foolish. Open your heart to Jesus. Listen to what He says and obey Him. If we listen to Jesus and ignore what He says we are simply being foolish. Please spend time with Him now before life gets tough and you will be able to stand in the hour of testing.
5/27 Matthew 7:25
Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse, because it is built on rock.
SAFETY
Jesus is our safety. In Him we do not ever have to worry about life nor do we need to fear death. Jesus conquered death and He forgave our sins so that we might have life. Rejoice in every moment of every day for Jesus is always Lord and we can be God’s children.
5/26 Matthew 7:24
“Anyone who listens to my teaching and obeys me is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.
WISE
I am seeking to be wise every single day of my life. Therefore, I begin each day with Jesus, go thru the day with Him and at the end of day lay my soul before Him for His protection. Jesus is the solid rock we can build our life on.
5/25 Matthew 7:22-23
On judgment day many will tell me, ‘Lord, Lord, we prophesied in your name and cast out demons in your name and performed many miracles in your name.’ 23 But I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Go away; the things you did were unauthorized. ‘
ONE-WAY
The Lord proscribes how we come to Him-In Jesus Name. There is no other name than Jesus whereby we might be saved. The Lord is good and He is specific. We come to Him in the way He says or we miss Him totally. Ask Jesus to forgive your sin and trust Him with all your heart.
5/24 Matthew 7:21
“Not all people who sound religious are really godly. They may refer to me as ‘Lord,’ but they still won’t enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The decisive issue is whether they obey my Father in heaven.
JESUS
Faith in Christ is required for a changed life. If I believe in Jesus I will become more like Him as I live my life day by day. I will evidence a need to spend time with Christ. His will my will, His ways my ways. Believe in Jesus. He is the only way to eternal life.
5/23 Matthew 7:20
Yes, the way to identify a tree or a person is by the kind of fruit that is produced.
FRUIT
The things that we do are the fruit of our life. People that treat others, as they want to be treated, go the extra mile, are forgiving, these are things that evidence a Christ controlled life. Seek to exemplify Jesus in all you do and you will find the right way of life.
5/22 Matthew 7:15-19
“Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep, but are really wolves that will tear you apart. 16 You can detect them by the way they act, just as you can identify a tree by its fruit. You don’t pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles. 17 A healthy tree produces good fruit, and an unhealthy tree produces bad fruit. 18 A good tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit. 19 So every tree that does not produce good fruit is chopped down and thrown into the fire.
PEOPLE
People can deceive us. People can trick us and sometimes charm us but when we hold them up to the light we will see the product of their life. Good people do good things. Bad people will do bad things. Focus on Jesus and you will see the charlatans.
5/21 Matthew 7:13-14
“You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose the easy way. 14 But the gateway to life is small, and the road is narrow, and only a few ever find it.
JESUS
Jesus is the only way to the Father. Oh, we want to control things and think we are smart enough to out figure God but His truth is Jesus and nothing we can say or do will change that. Jesus is Lord and He is the ONE way to the Father. HE defines that way and He calls us to follow Him. Any other way is spurious. Jesus and Jesus alone.
5/20 Matthew 7:12
“Do for others what you would like them to do for you. This is a summary of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.
DO
The key is “DO.” We are called to treat others as we would like to be treated. Not think about others but do for others. As you establish this as a habit in your life you will discover the value of helping others. It will reach deep into your soul. You will experience the presence of the Lord in a more significant way as you do His work in your home, church and community. Love one another.