just do it.
Nike was on to something when they created that slogan. If we call ourselves followers of the Way, we are to live out what we are commanded to do. What good is it to read and memorize the Scripture if we’re not going to follow it?
We’ve all read James 1:22, “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only…”
Now how many of us are actually doing that?
Francis Chan shared a beautiful example that really got me thinking about this and put it into perspective.
Let’s say my dad asks me to clean my room. I leave, and come back a few hours later so excitedly saying, “Dad! I memorized what you said!” Is my dad going to give me a pat on the back for the memorization? No! He’s looking for some type of order in my room, he’s looking that his words have been obeyed and followed.
Even worse would be if I would come to my dad saying, “Dad, I have this whole group that’s studying what you said and we’re taking it apart and finding deeper meaning to it. I can even say it in Greek and Hebrew now!”
What good is that? Who cares?
I challenge you, as I have been challenged: live worthy of the calling that God has placed on your life. Step out in faith. Do what He’s telling you. Pray for boldness and strength to do that. But do it. Don’t just listen, don’t just memorize.
Just do it.
