Day 4: You Have Heard It Said
Word:
Many times in the Gospels Jesus says, "You have heard it said, but I say to you…" (Matthew 5:21-22, 27-28, 33-34, 38-39, 43-44).
As we give ourselves to being disciples, we let go of the ways we have heard it said, and we learn new ways of thinking, shaped by the mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16; Philippians 2:5). This new way of life builds a thought-life within us of wisdom, life and peace (Romans 8:5-6).
Scriptures For Today:
As you read today's Scriptures, read slowly and attentively, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to you as you meditate on His Word.
Matthew 5.43-45 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven.
1 Corinthians 1.20-25 "Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength."
Romans 12.1-2 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Worship:
Prayer:
Jesus, I repent of all the futile ways of thinking I have filled my mind with. Teach me Your ways, O Lord, that I might walk in Your wisdom, life, and peace in my mind!
Listen & Obey:
Spend two minutes in silent, listening prayer. Write down what you sense the Holy Spirit speaking to you.
Here are some prompts to assist you:
Lord, what do You want to speak to me from these passages of Scripture as I start my day?
How do You want me to apply this truth today?
Who do I need to share this with today?