I was sorting through dad's pile of books, when I discovered this little booklet "Promises to Live By", chosen by David Wilkerson.
Flipping through the pages, my eyes were caught on one subtitle... "God Honours Obedience".
I remember very clearly the first book that I read after my conversion on Arthur Liang Bridge (Nov 1998), "Absolute Surrender" by Andrew Murray.
Later on Bible studies broadened my understanding of "submission", to the Lord, leaders and head; as well as Albert's constant reminder about being blameless.
Yet, obedience is one word not very common in my dictionary; even though it was mentioned in many Bible passages.
Taking a fresh look at that word made me realize that:
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Exodus 19:5
Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession.
John 15:10
If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.
What have you learnt about obedience in your spiritual walks? Are you willing (obedient) to share?
jane
I remember very clearly the first book that I read after my conversion on Arthur Liang Bridge (Nov 1998), "Absolute Surrender" by Andrew Murray.
Later on Bible studies broadened my understanding of "submission", to the Lord, leaders and head; as well as Albert's constant reminder about being blameless.
Yet, obedience is one word not very common in my dictionary; even though it was mentioned in many Bible passages.
Taking a fresh look at that word made me realize that:
- "Obedience" summarizes all of the New Testament commands, including the greatest commandment and the great commission.
- "Obedience" encompasses all negative commands from the Bible including the Ten Commandments.
- Whereas obedience is a choice (much like the freedom of choices granted to Adam and Eve), God desires the results.
- The first sin that humans committed was disobedience by Adam and Eve.
- God is in control, no matter the outcome.
- Our God is just and righteous, His promises are true.
- God promises "rewards" for obedience, physically, emotionally or Spiritually.
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Exodus 19:5
Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession.
John 15:10
If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.
What have you learnt about obedience in your spiritual walks? Are you willing (obedient) to share?
jane
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