In dictionary definition, obedience is an act of dutifully complying with the commands, orders or instructions of one in authority. After while and even in simple and regular ways of life, we encounter commandments and compliances. And there had developed excuses to not conform… until it became a detrimental attitude over the time.
From biblical attributes, there’s a lot of disobedience portrayed and it correspondingly illustrated it sad consequences. Genesis 3:23 demonstrated how Adam and Eve lost their fellowship with God and the wonderful life in Eden after they sinned. Esau, likewise lost his right as first born son because of failing. King Saul lost his kingly family lineage, his throne and God’s guidance and anointing as exemplified in Samuel 13. Samson after revealing to Delilah his secret lost his supernatural strength and his eyes in Judges 16:19-21.
These illustrations simply show that obedience to God is a big deal. It is not as simple as complying when you feel like it and not when you’re not in the mood. It is never an option but a spiritual obligation.
To discuss fully what we mean by obedience to God, let us look at the following Areas of Commitment to Obey:
Be OCCUPIED. With fruit bearing, gospel sharing and being faithful in serving Him, avoiding sin and letting our light shine.
Be BELIEVING. To gain God’s favor and to win the fight.
Be ENDURING. As we are commanded to endure like soldiers, endure the weariness of service, to endure the attack of Satan, and endure by relying on Jesus.
Be YIELDING. To yield is to give up possession of on claim or demand. And, it is a requirement to yield to Jesus.
To conclude, when we obey, we should be doing all the works entrusted to us with all the faith and endurance as we rely onto Jesus with confidence and assurance.
Think about: We are commanded to do good works. And we just have to continue over and over without looking at the discouragements. All best efforts are ours. All good results are Jesus’. Can you endure carrying your cross?
Acknowledgment: Sermon by Ptra. Cecil Mendoza, Oct. 26, 2009, Jesus For All Ministries, KKFI Seminar Hall, Manila.
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