Do not merely listen to the word, and so decieve yourselves. Do what it says.....He will be blessed in what he does. JAMES 1:22-25
There is a promise here. If you obey ( do what the Word says(, you will be blessed.
"OBedience" and "blessed" --- concepts united in a spiritual matrimony by James.
Why do we find so many other important things to do? Why does the study of God's word play second fiddle to other less significant deeds?
We can't minimizing this most important and soul-saving exercise...
A decision that obedience is the only way
Those who walk with him and enjoy his blessings will always be those who honor him and revere him and obey him.
A decision to obey "Even Though"
Our confidence in God's promise must be so great and our conviction about obedience so deep that we will obey" even though" we don't understand and "even though" it does not make sense.
Great examples: Noah, Abraham, etc..
What is my conviction about having daily time in God's word?
What does your consistency or lack of it say about my conviction?
Do I think God can bless me without this?
Let s commit to spending time in God's word every day. Let us make the decision to obey God's word, and to be obedient, even when we do not fully understand God's reasons.
And let us not forget the God who gives even as we enjoy his blessings!
Luv,
Veron
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2 comments:
Awesome, Amen!
Thanks Veron for the lesson. It really great. It easy for me when i still young christian. Just obey and fellow. Now a bit old, try to fight back, and do what i want.
When i teach my 2 year old son, i can see why he disobey me and want his way. We called that "the devil two". I'm not two, but i act like him.
This month my song that i sing to God is "Teach me Lord to wait". And i try to knee down and pray to God (to be honest, i did not do it everyday). To make me humble my pride and obey to HIM.
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