Loading...

“Do” God’s Word

Tuesday May 25, 2021
Bob Gass
1 min read

“God will bless you for doing it.” James 1:25 NLT

Dr. David Jeremiah tells of a well-known seminary professor who spent a summer studying in Jerusalem. In his apartment building lived an orthodox Jewish rabbi with whom he studied Hebrew throughout the summer. One day the professor sat and listened to his Jewish friend recite the entire book of Psalms, in Hebrew, without missing so much as a jot or tittle. Now that’s pretty impressive, right? But God doesn’t bless you for merely reading His Word or memorizing it or even being able to repeat it word for word in the original languages. God only promises to bless those who “do” what His Word says. Reading your Bible without putting it into practice is like going into a good restaurant and eating the menu while ignoring the meal. “Don’t just listen to God’s word…do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it” (vv. 22-25 NLT). One of the dangers of enjoying great preaching is that you can enjoy it and go home moved but unchanged. The knowledge of God’s Word is vitally important. But a head knowledge of the scriptures can actually water a root of spiritual pride in your heart whereby you applaud the scriptures but don’t apply them. So the word for you today is—“do” God’s Word!

The Word for You Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from Celebration Enterprises, Inc. Copyright © 2024


Bible in a Year:

Get daily encouragement straight to your inbox!

Start your day with The Word For You Today—a trusted source of daily encouragement designed to speak right to your heart. Whether you're juggling work, family, or just needing a quiet moment with God, these short, powerful devotionals help you stay grounded in faith and hope. It’s like a gentle nudge from a friend reminding you that God is with you, even in the chaos. Perfect with your morning coffee or during school drop-off downtime, The Word For You Today fits beautifully into your routine and brings spiritual encouragement just when you need it most.
We'll never share your email with anyone else.
You'll get an email each morning and you can unsubscribe anytime!

Advertisement

Advertisement

Your gift to The Word For You Today and UCB Radio helps ensure daily encouragement get to people in their darkest times: 

“I read The Word For You Today every morning before my kids wake up. It keeps me grounded and gives me strength to face the day.”
– Jessica, UCB Listener & Mom of 3

Donate

Get positive, uplifting UCB Radio and The Word For You Today wherever you go with our FREE app. 

Download

Let us stand with you and pray for your concerns.

UCB Radio Prayerline is powered by

Request Prayer

Previous Daily Encouragement

Read Today
Mon May 24

Understanding true holiness

Holiness should always be “unto the Lord.” Any time we make it “unto men,” it’s wrong and misguided because it’s just pride and pretense...

Read more
Sun May 23

Dealing with our sin

We need a new way of looking at sin; a fresh understanding of it. John Ortberg wrote, “All sin involves denial. It carries with...

Read more

Advertisement

Advertisement