Andrew Wommack Devotional for July 24 2026 — Hard Knocks Or God's Word

TODAY’S ANDREW WOMMACK DEVOTIONAL. 

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TOPIC: Hard Knocks Or God's Word

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Luke 15:17, "And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!"

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Text: Luke 15:11-17

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God's Word makes it clear that the wages of sin is death (Rom. 6:23). Romans 1:18-20 reveals that even those who don't know God's Word have an intuitive knowledge of right and wrong and God's judgment against sin.

Therefore, for anyone to live in sin, as depicted by this prodigal son, they have to be deceived. This is exactly what the Bible says is the case in 2 Corinthians 4:4. When Jesus said, 'he came to himself,' He was referring to the deception being removed and the son's spiritual eyes being opened.

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Like this story of the prodigal, tragedy often brings people out of deception and back to their senses. It's not that God sends the tragedy. God spoke through the prophet Jeremiah, 'Thy way and thy doings have procured these things unto thee' (Jer. 4:18). However, tragic situations do clearly illustrate that 'it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps' (Jer. 10:23), and they cause us to look somewhere else for help. Although turning to God is always beneficial, regardless of what provides the motivation, 'hard knocks' are not the best teacher.

Paul said in 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 'All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.' God's Word was given for reproof and correction and if we will submit to it, we can 'be perfect, thoroughly furnished' without having to experience tragedy first.

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PRAISEJAMZBLOG INSIGHT

Today's devotional reminds us that God's Word is the safest and wisest teacher. While life's hardships can awaken people to their need for God, His desire is that we learn through His Word rather than through painful consequences. As we humble ourselves before Scripture and allow it to correct, instruct, and guide us, we grow in wisdom, avoid unnecessary pitfalls, and walk confidently in the path of His perfect will.