True obedience
by Sal Huckel
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He replied, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it’ (Luke 11:28).
Read Luke 11:24–36
Do you read the whole passage or just the focus verse? I would really encourage you to read the entire passage each time you see these devotions, whether on social media or by email. There is so much richness in the passages, and today, like many days, it’s a hard choice settling on the focus verse. Today, our passage has a message running through it – don’t just hear the word of God (or read in your inbox, on your newsfeed, or in your Bible – how many places we can access it!).
Hear it and respond.
Do you remember the wickedness of Nineveh? At least they repented – and put their houses in order! Jesus says that they will stand in judgement over those who do not repent and turn from their ways in response to the gospel.
We are to ensure that our light is put on a stand and remains full of light, not darkness. We are exhorted through our baptism to shine with the light of the world, Jesus.
We may feel the world is dark. We are the light. Back to that newsfeed … how are we filling our souls? Are we feeding our soul and mind with the word of God, the Light of the World, and how is that light shining out from within us?
‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it’ (Luke 11:28).
Lord, thank you for the many opportunities I have to hear, read and obey your word. I pray that you will continue to shine through me, that your light will guide those around me to the truth, and that others will come to know you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Sal is married to Pastor Matthew Huckel, and they live in Victoria with their six children. Music, theology, literature and languages are passions the family share and explore together. Sal loves writing, speaking and walking to the beach at every opportunity.
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