Solid Joys Daily Devotional The Command That Creates
Jan 13, 2026
The discussion opens with a profound look at Ephesians and the transformative power of God's commands. Lazarus's miraculous response to Jesus is highlighted, showcasing how divine commands create life. The idea that God's command carries inherent creative power is explored. Wakefulness is discussed as a divine act that facilitates human response. The paradox of new birth commands emphasizes that while action is required, God ultimately grants a new heart. The conclusion underscores that embracing God's life inspires faith, gratitude, and obedience.
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Lazarus Shows The Command's Power
- John Piper recounts Jesus calling Lazarus to come out and the dead man obeying the command.
- The story illustrates that the command itself carried the power to create life and produce visible obedience.
The Call Creates The Power To Obey
- The command of God can itself create the life needed to obey it rather than us producing that life first.
- We then respond by doing what living people do, empowered by the life the call creates.
Carbon Monoxide Wake-Up Analogy
- John Piper gives a carbon monoxide example where a loud cry, "Wake up! Save yourself! Get out!" wakes sleepers.
- He uses this to show the call itself produces wakefulness so people can then act like awake people and escape danger.
