A Heart for Obedience

Daily Reading –

Psalm 40:8 “I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.”

When we are faithful to observe God's instruction for our lives, then He is faithful to bless us as only He can.

It's true, the "blessings" we receive may come in disguise - we gain humility from a job lay-off, we gain self-control from a dried-up bank account, we gain perseverance from a life-threatening illness - but we can be sure that our Father always has our best interest in mind.

The key here is obedience, the pattern of never falling away. It is our obedience that is divinely rewarded. It is our obedience that honors our God. It is important to note that, prayer is not a substitute for obedience, nor is it an excuse for laziness.

Throughout Scripture, when the people of God would pray, God would fill them, and then they would go in the name of Jesus and share their faith. They would become part of the solution to the problems that were all around them! Prayer makes us a part of the answer. That's why we need to arise from the place of prayer and with momentum move forward in spiritual service in obedience to God.

When I get on my knees regularly and consistently to read God's Word and talk to God and listen to God, He always brings to mind things I can do to bring glory to Him and to support the work of Christ. Our feet should be moved to action when we pray. That's obedience!

“Every great movement of God can be traced to a kneeling figure.” - D. L. Moody