#38 Luke 6:46-49 Why Do You Call Me “Lord, Lord?”

On September 26, 2021 by Amy Burgin

Joy:
Episode#38 Luke 6:46-49

Welcome

Joy:
Welcome to The Christgazing Podcast. We are glad you’re here. I’m Joy Burgin and normally I’m here with my mom, Amy Burgin. She’s out this week, but she will be back next week.

Psalm 27:4 says, “One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.” That word “gaze” comes from the Hebrew word, haza, which means to behold. It can mean to see with the eyes or to perceive with the intellect, to contemplate with pleasure and delight someone or something impressive. This podcast makes room for beholding Jesus. Each week we read one passage from scripture several times and create stillness after each reading that we might be still ourselves and know God.

We’re in a series that takes us through the book of Luke, focusing on the things Jesus said and did when he walked the earth.

Pour Out Your Heart to God

Joy:
Before we begin, take the next minute to give God the things stored up in your body, your mind, and your heart. Maybe it is thanksgiving, exhaustion, a problem at work or home, grief, peace, love, fear, or frustration. Whatever your body feels, your mind thinks, or your heart longs for, name it and bring it to the Lord in these next few moments.

[Pause and Pour Out]

What Does This Passage Say About God?

Joy:
I will read today’s passage, words Jesus spoke to a large crowd, two times. As I read, consider the question, What does this passage say about God?

Luke 6:46-49 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed, and its destruction was complete.”

Again?

Luke 6:46-49 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it because it was well built. But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed, and its destruction was complete.”

Take the next few moments to answer the question, “What does this say about God?

[Pause and Know]

What Does This Passage Say About People?

Joy:
As I reread the words of Jesus, consider the question, ‘What does this say about people?”

Take the next minute to answer the question: What does this tell you about people?

[Pause and Know]

Lord, What Would You Have Me Know or Do Today?

Joy:
As I read for the last time, ask God the question, “Lord, what would you have me know or do today in response to this passage?”

Take time to ask God, “Lord, what would have me know or do today?”

[Pause and Listen]

Blessing

Joy:
Christgazer, the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace. And may you also turn your face toward his, incline your ears to his voice, put his words into practice, and be like a man whose house will not be shaken by the floods and torrents of life.

One Response

Joy:
Jesus asks a vital question. “Why? Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord’ yet don’t do what I say?” Asking yourself why you do the things you do is a powerful question. When we were preparing for this question, my mom told that question that led my mom to her need for a savior from her own sin. And it’s a question I find very helpful as well. Why did we think the things we thought? Why did we say the things we said? Why did we do the things we did? When we learned to ask ourselves these questions, we discovered we were compelled by arrogance, selfishness, greed, and even hatred.

Do you call Jesus ‘Lord?’ Why or why not? If you do, do you do what he says? Why or why not? [pause a tiny bit]

In episode 26, Jesus instructed Peter to cast out his fishing nets again after a long night of unsuccessful fishing. Peter obeyed and brought in a phenomenal catch. We learned the commands of Christ are invitations to be included in and amazed by his astonishing work. We also behold the goodness of his commands in today’s passage. He gives them not to lord himself over us but rather to show us how to build a strong foundation that can weather the storms of life. His commands provide protection.

Nahum 1:7 says, “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,” and what better display of trust is there besides obedience?

Closing

Joy:
My mom and I will be back again next week to go Christgazing together. Until then, don’t forget, when you put your trust in Christ, you are one in whom he dwells and delights, a dearly loved child of God. You are royalty in his strong and unshakeable kingdom. Though trouble abounds, Christ prevails and so do you.