Lk. 11:28
But He said, Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it.
Jesus was teaching about Beelzebub clearing up the claim that what He did was from the Devil. Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. If Satan is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? But if it is by the finger of God that Jesus cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Jesus was that strong man who could fully guard his own house.
As He continued teaching, a woman was listening and made this comment, Blessed is the womb that bore You and the breasts at which You nursed. Amazingly, she had listened and was very moved, but her comment was still off the mark. Jesus' next comment revealed the true issue. But He said, Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it. It all comes down to this simple message: hearing and keeping the Word of God. It is sad to think of so many people who hear the message but somehow miss the point. Hearing and Keeping the Word is a narrow path. Nothing else will do.
Father,
Keep me ever hearing and keeping. Draw my heart and mind into union with You and Your words. Grow my love of Jesus every day.
In His name,
Amen
As He continued teaching, a woman was listening and made this comment, Blessed is the womb that bore You and the breasts at which You nursed. Amazingly, she had listened and was very moved, but her comment was still off the mark. Jesus' next comment revealed the true issue. But He said, Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it. It all comes down to this simple message: hearing and keeping the Word of God. It is sad to think of so many people who hear the message but somehow miss the point. Hearing and Keeping the Word is a narrow path. Nothing else will do.
Father,
Keep me ever hearing and keeping. Draw my heart and mind into union with You and Your words. Grow my love of Jesus every day.
In His name,
Amen
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