JESUS SPEAKING
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.” (Matthew 7: 21)
FAITHFUL THOUGHTS
An outward profession of faith in Jesus Christ can be deceptive, especially when it is not accompanied by good works. Many will proclaim to be faithful, but a careful examination of their lives reveals something different. Those who call Jesus their Lord are not meant to simply recite scripture, but rather, to put God’s teachings into action.
In the 1950’s China built the Banqiao Dam in Henan. This massive structure was considered by many to be unbreakable; it was even nicknamed ‘The Iron Dam.” However, during construction a top hydrologist named Chen Xing warned the builders that they needed at least 12 drainage gates to make certain the dam didn’t fail. His warnings were ignored and only 5 gates were built. On August 8th 1975, after enduring a typhoon, the dam became over-stopped. Without proper drainage the Banqiao Dam, and 61 other neighboring dams broke open. Killing an estimated 171,000 – 220,000 people.
Like the builders who ignored the engineer, the consequences of ignoring God and failing to implement His teachings in our lives can lead to devastation. To avoid disaster and experience genuine peace, we must strive to obey God’s commands, and to accomplish good works in keeping with the gospel message.
“Lord Heavenly Father, fill our hearts with Your Holy Spirit. May we prioritize putting our faith into action as we strive to accomplish Your will in our daily lives. Teach us Your ways oh Lord and give us strength. We love You Father, we praise You, and we thank You, and we ask and pray this all according to Your will, in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.” God bless all of you!
