[Luke 11, Proverbs 16]

H – Luke 11:28, “But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”

E – True Blessing!

There was a woman who interrupted Jesus while He was speaking (11:27). This lady had a perceived opinion based off what she though (Jesus’ mother was blessed), rather than the truth (true blessings come from hearing from God and obeying). 

I’m not sure if this lady wanted a pat on the back, to be praised for what she said, just wanted to hear herself talk, or wanted to feel good about herself. But, Jesus turned the attention away from the woman, His mother, and the crowd and placed everyones attention to where it needed to be most; The Word and the need for obedience. 

True blessing comes to those who hear and obey God’s Word. Dedication to Jesus involves more than saying good things about him. Dedication to Jesus means listening to and obeying Him.

A – What a humbling remeinder. Jesus has granted me a new day, with new mercies. My daily desire should be to worship Him, hear from Him, and follow after Him. That will be the blessing of my day, my life. 

There is nothing that I have to do today that is more important than worshipping Him, as I hear and follow. May this be put in perspective, my priority, and purpose. 

R – Lord God, thank you for loving me. Thank you for the blessed hope that I have in you. Hope for today, hope for eternity. Thank you for your blessings past, present, and in the future. Lord help me to see that the greatest blessing of my life is simply you. Open my ears that I would continue to hear from you today. Free my head and heart that I would follow after you obediently. Through it Lord, would I receive and be the blessing that you are in and through me. 

In Jesus Name!