Obeying God Always

Men are not always the obedient type. We love to follow our own noses, our own instincts and what we feel like doing. We don’t want others to lead us, to boss us around, to tell us where to and what to do. We are all about self. Obedience is actually very vital to achieve greatness, to move forward in life, to climb the ladder of success. But we don’t do it! We are not the type to follow the leading of others. We have our own ideas, follow our own methods, and where does this get us? Some do succeed on their own, but where’s the blessing from our heavenly Father then? Not forthcoming I may add.

The Lord wants to come in different ways and give us direction and leading. Look at Joseph, after discovering that Mary was pregnant; and it was not his child, never mind that they were only engaged to be married in the future. Matthew 1:24 offers us a great truth – “When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.” Joseph obeyed God and allowed Him to lead him on his journey ahead. He knew then that God’s ways was far better than what he had envisaged. He still married Mary and took her as his wife, although pregnant with a child; who would be known as Jesus Christ our Messiah, our Redeemer.

When the Lord ‘speaks’ it’s important that we obey; it’s incumbent on us to respond and be obedient. The moment this happens, situations change, our lives are transformed for the better. Thereafter miracles happen. God is with us and He leads us in victory. He loves when we are His obedient children. Let it become your desire to allow God to lead you. Let Him guide you. All you need to do is obey and follow Him. Don’t miss out when He is whispering to you. You may just miss out on the best event ever that takes place in your life. Amen.