Day 276 – Chronological Bible in One Year Devotional -
Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount, teaching us how to live with hearts anchored in God rather than the shifting sands of the world. In Matthew 6:5-34, He warns against shallow displays of religion. True prayer is not for show, but an intimate dialogue with the Father who sees in secret. He gives us the Lord’s Prayer as a model: simple, sincere, and kingdom-focused.
Jesus then redirects our hearts away from anxiety and materialism, reminding us that God cares for sparrows and clothes the lilies of the field. Worry adds nothing, but seeking God’s kingdom first secures everything.
In Matthew 7 and Luke 6:37-49, Christ challenges us to avoid hypocrisy in judgment, to ask, seek, and knock in faith, and to treat others as we would want to be treated. He closes with a powerful image: those who hear His words and put them into practice are like wise builders whose houses stand firm on the rock. Those who ignore His teaching collapse in the storms of life.
Kingdom living is not merely about listening to Jesus, but obeying Him daily, building strong foundations for eternity.
Personal Reflection: we're reminded that obedience is not optional but foundational. Hearing Jesus without practicing His words leaves one fragile. you must check: am I building my life on the Rock of Christ, or on the sands of worry, pride, and self-reliance?
Prayer: Lord, help me build my life on Your Word, not on fleeting things. Teach me to trust instead of worry, forgive instead of judge, and obey instead of delay. May my life stand firm in every storm because it is anchored in Christ, my Rock. Amen.
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