📖 Digging Deeper: Luke 6:46–49
Verse-by-Verse Devotional Study
🪞 Introduction
In Built to Last, we reflected on what it means to build a life on the solid rock of obedience. But in this devotional, we’ll take a deeper walk through each verse Jesus spoke in Luke 6:46–49. Sometimes, the Spirit speaks most clearly when we slow down—verse by verse, word by word.
✨ Luke 6:46
“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?”
Jesus challenges us not to stop at acknowledgment. It’s easy to say the right words—harder to follow them with our lives. Calling Him “Lord” without obedience is like building a house with no foundation.
Reflection:
Do I call Him Lord in speech but hesitate in obedience?
Where is my faith more talk than trust?
✨ Luke 6:47
“Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:”
There’s a rhythm here: Come. Hear. Do.
Obedience isn’t a side note to discipleship—it’s central. Jesus isn’t asking for perfection, but for our surrender.
Reflection:
What is God calling me to act on, not just think about?
What step of faith have I delayed?
✨ Luke 6:48
“He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose... it could not shake it, because it had been well built.”
Obedience is the digging. It takes time. It's not flashy. But it holds.
The flood didn’t destroy the house—not because there was no storm—but because the foundation was sure.
Reflection:
What storms have tested me lately?
What spiritual digging am I avoiding?
Where has obedience made me stronger than I realized?
✨ Luke 6:49
“But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation... and the ruin of that house was great.”
Sobering truth: hearing without doing leads to collapse. It may stand for a while—but when the flood comes, the cracks are revealed.
Reflection:
Am I building anything in my life on shallow ground?
What truth have I heard that I’ve yet to respond to?
🙏 Closing Prayer
Lord, help me not to just hear You—but to follow You.
Teach me to dig deep and build my life on the foundation of Your Word.
Steady me in the storms. Root me in obedience. And remind me daily that faith without foundation will not stand. I want to be well built, by Your grace.
🔗 Connect It:
💬 If you haven’t read the intro post, start here: [Built to Last – Luke 6:46–49]
📖 Or continue your study with more Grace Notes →
✨ What spoke to you in today’s reflection? I’d love to hear your thoughts—leave a comment below! 🌿
