Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.

Jesus, Luke 11:28

Two aspects of this declaration jump out to me. First, I am blessed just hearing the word of God. I am blessed every time I sit and read the word of God. I am blessed to own multiple versions of the word of God in my native language. Access to the word of God constitutes a incomparable blessing to my life.

Second, blessing follows obedience. Hmmm, there’s always a catch, right? Obeying the word of God leads me toward a life of God’s design, a life in tune with the music of the Lord. Blessed are those who find this score and play it.

What other person or philosophy offers such a promise? I experience many false assurances as I grow longer in years, all clanging cymbals compared to the word of God.

#Blessed. Hear and obey the word of God, and you’ll be on your way.

Week twelve of reading the Bible cover to cover

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