Monday, September 10, 2012

So many of us spend millions of dollars and time on books, inspirational lectures, bible studies, DVD and CD teachings all seeking God and His blessings when we can receive all He has for us simply by our obedience. I read somewhere we can achieve in minutes what it is taking us years  to figure out....how to receive God's all for our life. The bible says it so simply that when we love God, we desire to obey His commandments. And when we obey, He works. Our obedience unlocks God's power. When we let go of our own issues of control, pride, selfishness, fear and everything else hindering our growth, we will indeed grow and mature in Him. And yet so many miss that one simple truth. Allow the Lord to speak into your life and listen for it then obey. We cannot listen and obey when it suits us and ignore His command when we don't want to do what He tells us to do. It does not work that way. I hear stories all the time of believers unhappy with their lives and yet when we stop to hear their stories long enough, there is usually an act of disobedience somewhere between the beginning and the end. I get very remorseful when I look back at all my missed opportunities from God. All the wasted empty years of disobedience simply because I was stubborn and wanted what I wanted when I wanted it. Well guess what? That attitude took me off God's path for my life for years and it saddens me how many of His blessings I missed. I can see so clearly now where my precious Father was trying to steer me away from my sinful ways and I chose to ignore Him. I chose to defy His laws and acted so disrespectfully in His sight. But the one thing I can say...is I never blamed anyone nor did I ever blame God for my life. I did take accountability and when the veil of sin was removed from my eyes, I was able to repent and quickly get back in line. But it came with a heavy price of God's discipline and His wrath. I was punished for my actions and I had to accept this for my wrong doings. I share my own story to show you that so much pain and anguish can be avoided by simply  obeying God from the start. It is a much smoother road than the one taken by the defiant ones. So trust me when I tell you it is not worth it. None of it was for me so learn from my mistakes and let go and let God and obey His voice and allow Him to reveal His purpose for your life. Your life will be forever restored and renewed. 

Romans 2:6-8 He will render to each one according to his works: to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury.

Genesis 22:17-18 I will surely bless you, and I will surely multiply your offspring as the stars of heaven and as the sand that is on the seashore. And your offspring shall possess the gate of his enemies, and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice.”

Luke 11:28 But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it!”