“If you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to observe carefully all of His commandments which I command you today, and all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the Lord your God that the Lord your God will set up high above all nations of the earth” – Deuteronomy 28:1-2.
We can not rely on God’s promises without obeying His commands. Obedience is the attitude of submission to instruction and authority. Most of God’s promises of blessings are contingent on following His instructions and keeping them. He is serious when it comes to obeying what He says in His Word. He says what He means, and means what He says. It is possible for us to attain God’s blessings if we live in obedience. Blessings will come upon us and over well us, run ahead of us and exceed our expectations, Deuteronomy 28:3-14 identifies God’s promises to bless His people in all places, home city, field.
Obedience is the one key that unlocks God’s treasure trove of blessings in our lives. Obeying reaps rewards, while disobedience brings consequences. The act of obedience is of the heart God requires wholehearted obedience from us. Being half-hearted just won’t cut it. We cannot carry out God’s instructions if done according to how we feel, what we deem convenient, or on our own terms. We most definitely should observe God’s statutes, commands, and judgments carefully with all our hearts and with all our souls (Deuteronomy 26:16). Obedience is a choice and we must enjoy doing it.
Wherever we do or become in life is based on the choices we make. God allows everyone the freedom to choose. He is always is with us to guide, protect, and support us, however, He does not force anyone to do what they don’t want to do (Deuteronomy 30:19-21).
The choice is between life and blessings or death and cursing eternal life or eternal death, salvation, or condemnation.
Obedience is an attitude and our attitude determines our lifestyle. Our attitude builds character. Jesus cultivated an attitude of obedience, and He demands a lifestyle of obedience from all of us (John 13:17).
Most of the hindrances to obeying Him are self-manufactured. Self-hindrances may include, rebellion, excuses, relationships, fear, and pressures. Obedience is learned.
The Bible teaches us that Jesus learned His obedience be the things He suffered (Hebrews 5:8).
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