No. 282 - Doing the Will of the Father
The Obedience of God’s Will
Doing the Will of the Father
Matthew 7:21 (ESV)
"Not everyone who says to me,
‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will
of my Father who is in heaven."
Starting Prayer
Dear Lord, please give me wisdom and
understanding as I seek to do Your will. Help me to follow Your commands and
live a life that pleases You. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Background
Matthew 7 is part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, where He teaches about the
principles of God's kingdom. In verse 21, Jesus emphasises that true
discipleship is not about mere words or outward appearances but about doing the
will of the Father. This verse concludes the week's theme by stressing the
importance of obedience in our relationship with God.
Be Encouraged
It's easy to call Jesus "Lord" with our lips, but true obedience
requires action. Consider a child who promises to clean their room but never
does. Their words are meaningless without follow-through. Similarly, our
declarations of faith must be backed by our actions. Jesus warns us that only
those who do the will of the Father will enter the kingdom of heaven.
Obeying God's will involves more than just knowing His commands; it means
living them out in our daily lives. Think of a gardener who plants seeds and
diligently tends to them. The effort put into nurturing the plants results in a
fruitful harvest. In the same way, when we actively pursue God's will, we
experience spiritual growth and bear fruit that glorifies Him.
Application
Reflect on these verses: James 1:22, "But be doers of the word, and not
hearers only, deceiving yourselves," and John 14:23, "Jesus answered
him, 'If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him,
and we will come to him and make our home with him.'"
Invitation
If you have not yet committed your life to Christ, I invite you to visit any
nearby Church of Christ to be assisted in obeying the gospel of Christ: through
faith (Hebrews 11:6), repentance from sin (Acts 2:38; 17:30-31), and baptism
for the forgiveness of all past sins to be saved (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38). The
Lord will add you to His church, where you can continue to learn and grow in
your relationship with Him (Matthew 28:18-20).
For those already in Christ, let us strive to do the will of our Father in
heaven. Let our lives be a testament to our faith, demonstrating obedience in
all we do. Share this message with your loved ones and encourage them to act on
God's Word daily.
Concluding Prayer
Lord, thank You for the reminder to do
Your will. Help me to live out Your teachings each day, bringing glory to Your
name and blessings to those around me. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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May the Lord bless your day.
Theodore J. Quist
Evangelist
Church of Christ
Abokobi - Accra
Ghana
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