Obeying God’s Word

Jeremiah 26, 35, 36; John 20

Jonadab son of Recab ordered his descendants not to drink wine and this command has been kept. To this day they do not drink wine, because they obey their forefather’s command. But I have spoken to you again and again, yet you have not obeyed me.”

Jeremiah 35:14

Why is obedience to God’s Word so important to his kingdom?

The story of the Recabites was a living example of the power of obedience to a set of lifestyle commands that shaped every aspect of the Recabite clan. Samuel said, “…To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams,” (1 Samuel 15:22).  Obedience to God’s Word shapes our hearts and our minds in ways that sacrificial acts could never do. Obedience to God’s Word is a pathway of discipleship that we choose to walk throughout our life, not just give lip service in religious ceremonies.

What has God called us to do that we are struggling with today?

What transformation in our lifestyle would obedience to God’s Word bring to us today?

Will we choose obedience rather than rebellion today?

“Lord Jesus, thank you for your Spirit and your Word. I choose to obey your written Word and your Spirit’s promptings today, for your glory.”