No matter how busy our lives get, our obedience to God is of utmost importance. When He speaks, we must do what He says. The older I get, the more I realize how critical this is.
This morning I read the story of Abraham's obedience -- getting up and moving from the familiar into the unknown simply because God said so. I'll bet that wasn't easy. Actually, I know that wasn't easy for him....you see, we've done it a couple or three times ourselves. Despite the angst that often accompanies such a move, there's a strange sort of peace that goes with it when we recognize that God is the One giving the marching orders, and He's in control of every detail.
Yes, there are certain times when God demands our obedience in the big things. But He also expects obedience in the little things -- like telling the truth, being honest if the grocery clerk give us too much change, refusing to entertain lustful or critical thoughts, and so on. This kind of obedience is do-able no matter how busy our lives get. And it's critical to our spiritual health.
Any insights out there? How has obedience (or lack thereof) impacted your relationship to God?
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