22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23 Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25
But whoever looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and
continues in it—not forgetting what they have heard, but doing it—they
will be blessed in what they do.
This is a difficult passage as I imagine it might be for most believers. I don't most of what I am directed to in the bible and for this I feel shame (even though I shouldn't). At the same time, I know that God loves me no less and it is a reminder of how great He is....that I am SO imperfect and broken, yet He loves me just the same.
That does not get me off the hook though in that I DO need to do what the word says!!
My prayer: Lord Jesus, You are so full of love and grace for me it is amazing. I know that I don't do most of what You ask of me so please forgive me Lord. I know You have forgiven me for past sins and I am deeply thankful for this love and grace that You shower (like a flood!). Please both purify and strengthen me Lord Jesus. Please help me grown stronger in my faith so that in my heart and in my actions I am more like You.
