Straight & Narrow Devotional (3)

Day 3 Devotional

Devotional: Day 3 - Doing the Father's Will

The Impact of Jesus is Evident in the Choices and Relationships of His Followers.

Reading: Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Samuel 15:22

Devotional

These verses remind us that merely professing faith is not enough; our faith must be lived out through obedience to God's will. This passage challenges us to examine the authenticity of our relationship with Christ. Are we genuinely knowing and being known by Him, or are we simply going through religious motions? Reflect on your spiritual journey. How can you deepen your relationship with God beyond surface-level practices?

Jesus' words in Matthew 7:21-23 are a sobering reminder that the path to life in the Kingdom of Heaven is not simply about external actions or verbal affirmations of faith. True discipleship is characterized by an intimate knowledge of and obedience to the Father's will. The passage warns against self-deception, where individuals might believe that their religious activities alone secure their p…