--Do not merely listen to the word and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says." [James 1:23]
---Just after we moved to a new neighborhood, we invited my sister-in-law and her husband over for Sunday dinner. As we greeted Sue and Ted at the door, an odd noise directed eyes toward the kitchen. As I followed their gaze, I followed their gaze, I froze in horror. An errant hose of our old portable dishwasher had disengaged--- spewing water everywhere!
Sue went into action mode. Dropping her purse, she was in the kitchen before me, shutting off the water and calling for towels and a mop. We spent the first fifteen minutes of their visit on our knees mopping the floor.
Sue is a doer--someone always ready to pitch in, and be involved, and even lead if necessary.
Many of the doers of world are also doers of the Word. These are followers of Jesus who have taken the challenge of James to heart: "Do not merely listen to the word....Do what it says" (1:22). other way to enjoy the blessings of God (v.25).
As you read God's Word, think about what it means to put what you've learned into practice. It's another way to enjoy the blessings of God (v.25).
