Today’s Scripture is Matthew 7: verse 21.
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of My Father who is in heaven.”
This verse reminds us that true discipleship is not about words alone. It’s not enough to simply acknowledge God; true discipleship means living in obedience to His will. Jesus warns that many will call Him “Lord” without truly following His ways. Discipleship requires a faithful heart that seeks to align with God’s purpose, making choices that reflect His commands.
C.S. Lewis once said, “Obedience is the key that opens every door.” This means that genuine faith naturally leads to action. Through obedience, we show our love for God, and it’s this commitment that marks us as true followers. Our words of faith are proven by how we live—by doing the will of our Heavenly Father.
God is looking for hearts committed to His purpose, not just voices saying His name. True discipleship means allowing His guidance to shape our lives and living out our faith in all that we do.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and this is a thought worth thinking.