Digging Deeper

SCRIPTURE
Luke 6:46-49

“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays the foundation on solid rock. When the floodwaters rise and break against that house, it stands firm because it is well built. But anyone who hears and doesn’t obey is like a person who builds a house without a foundation. When the floods sweep down against that house, it will collapse into a heap of ruins.”

OBSERVATION
Why would anyone build a house without a foundation? Possibly to save time end energy. Maybe to save money. Whatever the reason, it is foolish. The structure won't last. Any turmoil, large or small, will ruin the house. Building a foundation is difficult, costly and time consuming. It is hard work. However, there is great wisdom in having a deep, solid foundation. Jesus says that our lives are no different. He suggests that we stop simply calling him "Lord" and actually treat him as Lord. That means we do what he says. We hear his words and then actually putting them into practice recognizes who Jesus is.

APPLICATION
I need to put forth the work to build a solid foundation. It takes time, energy and disciple to develop a good foundation. A good foundation also requires one to dig deep into God's word. It is not easy, but it is wise. I need to create more disciple in my life to know God's word deeply. And then I need to develop the disciple to do what is says.

PRAYER
Thank you God for giving us Your Word. Thank you that we can learn from it and build our lives upon your wisdom. Help me to have the disciple to learn from your word regularly.