Read Luke 6:46-48
Discover
1. What seems to bother Jesus according to verse 46?
2. What three steps of obedience does He lay out in verse 47?
3. How does His illustration in verse 48 show that this work isn’t easy?
Respond
Take a few minutes to think about which step trips you up the most as a follower of Jesus – coming to Him regularly, listening to His teaching, or putting His teaching into practice. What do your daily habits show? Ask God to help you do the hard work of spending regular time with Him, listening to His words, and then putting them into practice, knowing you’re laying a solid foundation for inevitable storms.
For Further Reading: The Two Foundations
For Families with Kids at Home
Today, have an intentional conversation with your family about consistently checking in to see how they are doing spiritually, emotionally, and physically. This could help your family stay more fully connected to one another and allow each person to put into practice what God is teaching them.