Built to Last: Luke 6:46–49
📖 Scripture Focus: Luke 6:46–49 (ESV)
"Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great."
🪞 Opening Reflection:
These verses stopped me in my tracks.
I remember a season when I was saying all the right things—posting Scripture, quoting truth, going through the motions. But my life was shaky. It wasn’t until things started to crumble that I realized: I had been listening without obeying.
Jesus asks a hard question in verse 46. And then He paints a picture—not of perfect people, but of those who dig deep and build on what He says, not just what they hear.
🌿 Grace for the Journey Moment:
This passage reminded me: we are all building something with our lives. The question is what foundation are we building on?
Obedience isn’t about legalism—it’s about stability. Jesus says storms will come… and what we’ve built will show.
🧠 Verse-by-Verse Study & Reflection Questions:
Luke 6:46
"Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I say?"
Jesus challenges empty words. If He is truly Lord, obedience must follow.
Why is there a disconnect between calling Him “Lord” and obeying His Word?
Luke 6:47
"Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them..."
This is the true disciple: one who comes, hears, and acts.
Are you coming to Jesus, or just listening from a distance?
Are you applying what He speaks?
Luke 6:48
"He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock..."
What does “digging deep” look like in your walk with Christ?
Are you actively building on His Word?
How do you respond when trials (floods) come?
Luke 6:49
"But the one who hears and does not do them..."
What kind of foundation is your life resting on?
Is there an area where you're hearing God but resisting action?
📝 Journal This:
Where in your life is God asking you to go deeper, not just know more?
What truths are you hearing but not yet doing?
What spiritual “structure” are you trying to build—and what is it sitting on?
“Lord, show me the areas of my life where I’ve built without You as the foundation. Help me obey not just in word but in action.”
🙏 Closing Prayer:
Lord, help me not just to hear You—but to follow You. Forgive me for the times I’ve called You Lord but have not truly submitted to Your voice.
Teach me to dig deep, not for approval, but for truth. Strengthen my foundation with Your Word and steady my steps with obedience. When the storms come, may I be found still standing… because I stood on You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
With grace,
Erica
✨ What spoke to you in today’s reflection? I’d love to hear your thoughts—leave a comment below! 🌿
