Listen and Act

 

Attend to yourself and to your teaching; 

persevere in both tasks, for by doing so 

you will save both yourself and those who listen to you. 

(1 Timothy 4:16)

Who is like the Lord, our God, and looks upon the heavens and the earth below? He raises up the lowly from the dust; from the dunghill He lifts up the poor. (Ps 113:5-7) The works of His hands are faithful and just; sure are all His precepts, reliable forever and ever, wrought in truth and equity (Ps 111:7-8). 

Jesus said, "I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, listens to my words, and acts on them. That one is like a man building a house, who dug deeply and laid the foundation on rock; when the flood came, the river burst against that house but could not shake it because it had been well built." (Lk 6:47-48)

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; prudent are all who live by it (Ps 111:10). He has sent deliverance to His people; He has ratified His covenant forever; holy and awesome is His name (Ps 111:9). Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding. It is impossible for God to do wrong, and for the Almighty to act unjustly (Jb 34:10). 

You see and recognize what is right but refuse to act on it. You hear with your ears, but you don't really listen (Isa 42:20). Do not neglect the gift you have, which was conferred on you through the prophetic word. Be diligent in these matters, be absorbed in them, so that your progress may be evident to everyone. (1 Tim 4:14-15) Set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity (1 Tim 4:12). 

Praise, you servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord. Blessed be the name of the Lord both now and forever. From the rising to the setting of the sun is the name of the Lord to be praised. High above all nations is the Lord; above the heavens is His glory. (Ps 113:1-4) To the king of ages, incorruptible, invisible, the only God, honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. (1 Tim 1:17)

O Lord, hear! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, listen and act! Do not delay for Your own sake, my God, for Your city and Your people are called by Your name (Dn 9:119). Listen in heaven Your dwelling place, and forgive and act and give to each according to all his ways, whose heart You know, for You alone know the hearts of all the sons of men (1 Kgs 8:39).

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September 16, 2023, 6:42 AM

Listen and Act

 

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December 07, 2020

“Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them 

will be like a wise man who built his house on rock."

MATTHEW 7:24

These words of the Lord resonate with timeless wisdom, echoing through the ages. They remind us that true wisdom lies not merely in hearing, but in action. Like a house built on solid rock, our lives find stability when we heed these teachings and put them into practice. Let us be architects of our destinies, constructing our foundations with purpose, integrity, and love. For it is in the doing that we find strength, resilience, and the unwavering ground beneath our feet. May our actions be the bedrock upon which our lives stand tall, weathering storms and embracing the sun’s warmth.

Jesus said to his disciples; “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 in heaven. “Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. But it did not collapse; it had been set solidly on rock. And everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not act on them will be like a fool who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the floods came, and the winds blew and buffeted the house. And it collapsed and was completely ruined.” (Matthew 7:21, 24-27)

In the quiet chambers of faith, where shadows dance with light, we find solace. The eternal Rock stands unwavering, a refuge for weary hearts. Trust, like roots seeking water, anchors us to grace. Let the tempests rage, and the tides ebb and flow. We stand firm, for our foundation is unyielding. The Lord, our cornerstone, whispers courage to the winds. Trust, oh soul, in the symphony of ages. The Rock endures, and so shall we. 

On that day they will sing this song in the land of Judah: “A strong city have we; he sets up walls and ramparts to protect us. Open up the gates to let in a nation that is just, one that keeps faith. A nation of firm purpose you keep in peace; in peace, for its trust in you.” Trust in the Lord forever! For the Lord is an eternal Rock. He humbles those in high places, and the lofty city he brings down; he tumbles it to the ground, levels it with the dust. It is trampled underfoot by the needy, by the footsteps of the poor. (Isaiah 26:1-6)

Let us give thanks to the Lord, not merely with words, but with lives lived in kindness, compassion, and love. With deep praise and gratitude, where whispers weave a tapestry of grace, we lift our voices. 

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes. Open to me the gates of justice; I will enter them and give thanks to the Lord. This gate is the Lord’s; the just shall enter it. I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me and have been my savior. O Lord, grant salvation! O Lord, grant prosperity! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord; we bless you from the house of the Lord. The Lord is God, and he has given us light. (Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 19-21, 25-27)

The Lord’s goodness, an eternal refrain, echoes across time and space. His mercy, like a gentle rain, falls upon parched hearts. It quenches our thirst, softens our edges, and paints hope upon our souls.

Pericope:

II: The Proclamation of the Kingdom

THE TRUE DISCIPLE/ THE TWO FOUNDATIONS

Matthew 7:21-23/24-29

IV: Apocalypse of Isaiah

THE DIVINE VINDICATOR

Isaiah 26:1-19

Fifth Book of Psalms 107-150

HYMN OF THANKSGIVING

Psalm 118:1-29

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