Posts with the tag “obedience”

"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance" - Hebrews 11:8Obedience rarely feels easy. Especially when God calls you to step into something without giving you the full picture. But there is a truth you cannot ignore. Obedience always sets the stage for God to move in ways you could never orchestrate on your own.Think about the times Go...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding" - Proverbs 3:5There comes a moment in every walk of faith when God asks you to step without showing you where your foot will land. It might be a decision about your future, a risk you feel called to take, or a door you sense Him opening even though the path beyond it is still unknown. And everything in you wants con...  Read More

"God will provide for himself the lamb for a burnt offering, my son" - Genesis 22:8There are moments in the walk of faith when what God asks feels like too much. Too big. Too painful. Too unclear. Abraham stood on a mountain carrying wood and questions, asked to lay down the very son God had promised. Nothing about it made sense. Nothing about it felt easy. Yet he walked forward.That is often how ...  Read More

"And in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice" - Genesis 22:18God does not waste our obedience. It may feel quiet in the moment. It may feel hard. But make no mistake, every act of surrender is planting a seed that leads to blessing. Abraham could have questioned, delayed, or resisted. Instead, he obeyed. And the blessing that followed was n...  Read More

"But the angel of the Lord called to him from heaven and said, 'Abraham, Abraham!' And he said, 'Here I am'" - Genesis 22:11Some things only grow through sacrifice. Not convenience. Not comfort. Sacrifice. That’s the kind of obedience that stretches you, exposes your heart, and leads to deeper faith. God often calls us to lay something on the altar that matters to us. Not to punish us. But to form...  Read More

"And Abraham called the name of that place, 'The Lord will provide'" - Genesis 22:14Most of us want God to provide everything up front. We want a clear plan, a stocked supply, and a guarantee that the road will be smooth. But that’s not usually how God works. He often provides what you need as you take the next step of faith. Not before it. Not all at once. But just in time.Abraham had to walk up ...  Read More

"Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters" - Matthew 12:30We love to think that giving God most of our hearts is good enough. We surrender the areas we’re comfortable with and hold onto the rest. We obey in the public spaces, but in private, we do what we want. We like to say we trust Him, but then we still fight to keep control of the outcomes. The proble...  Read More

"So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead" - James 2:17It’s easy to say we believe...but it’s much harder to act like it. Real faith does not just sit still and wait for life to change. Real faith steps forward, even when the outcome is unclear. It obeys when it would be safer to stay put. It moves when there are still questions left unanswered.Sometimes we confuse belief with f...  Read More

"Am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ" - Galatians 1:10There will be times in your life when obedience to God makes you look foolish to everyone else. Times when your choice to stay faithful makes no sense to your friends. When your quiet yes to God draws no spotlight, earns no affirm...  Read More

"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light" - 1 Peter 2:9When it comes to your relationship and journey with God, salvation isn’t the finish line. It’s the starting point. Too many believers stop at being saved and never step into being sent. Bu...  Read More

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go" - Joshua 1:9Most people want the will of God without the risk of obedience. But there is no such thing as safe faith. God's calling rarely fits neatly into your comfort zone. Bold obedience is not reckless, but it is rarely easy. It might ask you to forgive someone who hurt y...  Read More

"For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable" - Romans 11:29There is something the enemy would love for you to believe, and maybe you already do. It’s the idea that because of what you did, because of how long you stayed away, or because of how far you ran, you are no longer useful to God. That His calling must have moved on to someone cleaner, more faithful, more qualified. But that is n...  Read More

"For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth" - 1 Corinthians 1:26If you think your flaws disqualify you from being used by God, you are exactly the kind of person God is looking for. Over and over in Scripture, God chooses the unexpected, the overlooked, and the imperfect to carry out His great...  Read More

“But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.” - 1 Corinthians 1:27One of the biggest lies the enemy will try to get you to believe is that you have to have it all together before God can use you. That you need to be more qualified, more disciplined, more educated, or more spiritual before you step into the purpose God has f...  Read More

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” - 1 Peter 4:10You are not where you are by accident. You may not love where you are. You may not have planned to be where you are. But God did. There is purpose in your placement. Whether you're on a job site, in a classroom, stuck in a hospital bed, raising kids, waiting on a door to open, or feeli...  Read More

"I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth." – Revelation 3:15-16Following Jesus is not a halfway commitment. He never called anyone to dip their toe in the water or test the temperature. He called people to drop their nets. To leave everything. To die to themselve...  Read More

"Jesus said to him, 'If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.' When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions." – Matthew 19:21-22The story of the rich young ruler is one of the clearest examples in Scripture of someone who wanted to follow Jesus, but not badly enough. He ...  Read More

"If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me." – Luke 9:23There is a difference between accepting Jesus and actually following Him. We live in a culture that’s gotten pretty comfortable with the idea of “believing in God” without ever truly submitting to Him. You can ask a room full of people if they believe in Jesus, and most hands will go up. But...  Read More

"For he says, 'In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.' Behold, now is the favorable time, behold, now is the day of salvation." - 2 Corinthians 6:2There is no more dangerous decision than to delay surrendering your life to Jesus. I know people push it off. They think there’s more time. They think they’ll get serious later, when life slows down or when t...  Read More

“For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.” – 2 Corinthians 4:17Sometimes it feels like the pain drags on forever. The sacrifice gets exhausting. The wait gets heavy. And if you’re being honest, you may be wondering if it’s really worth it. You’ve been giving your all. You’ve been trying to stay faithful. But the results feel slow, an...  Read More

“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” - Romans 8:18When you're in the middle of the struggle, the weight can feel unbearable. The sacrifice feels costly. The obedience feels painful. It can feel like no one sees what you’re giving up, how much you’re enduring, or how heavy the burden really is. And in those mo...  Read More

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." – Psalm 119:105If you're waiting to obey God until everything makes sense, you'll be waiting forever. Obedience has never been about having it all figured out. It’s about trusting the One who already does.God doesn’t call you to follow Him once the plan is laid out in detail. He calls you to follow Him step by step. That’s what faith is. It’...  Read More

“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” – Proverbs 16:9You are not where you are by accident. You may not fully understand why you are here, how long this season will last, or where it’s leading, but none of that means God has lost track of you. You are where you are for a reason.Sometimes we believe the lie that if things aren’t ideal, then they must be off course. B...  Read More

“To whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more.” – Luke 12:48When God opens a door for you, when He gives you influence or visibility or elevation in any area of your life, it’s never just about comfort or recognition. It is never for the sake of your status or to help you build your name. It’s always about purpose. Always...  Read More

"Jesus said to him, 'Again it is written, You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'" – Matthew 4:7The second temptation Jesus faced in the wilderness was all about manipulation. The devil took Him to the holy city, set Him on the highest point of the temple, and said, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, ‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and ‘On th...  Read More

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places." – Ephesians 6:12The battle you’re facing isn’t just physical. It’s spiritual. And it’s happening in the heavenly places. The devil is fine with you coming to church, singing the songs, an...  Read More

"For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law, indeed, it cannot." – Romans 8:7Every single day, you’re faced with a choice. And it’s a choice that shapes everything about your life. Will you please God, or will you please yourself? That’s it. Those are the only two options.If you’re honest, living for yourself sounds like freedom. You get to do what...  Read More

"So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God." – Galatians 4:7If you are a child of God, why are you living in spiritual poverty? Why do you struggle to walk in freedom when the Spirit of God lives inside you? Why do you settle for less when the King of Kings calls you His own?The answer is simple. You are grieving the Holy Spirit by refusing to walk in obedienc...  Read More

"Do not quench the Spirit." – 1 Thessalonians 5:19How many times has the Holy Spirit nudged you to do something, and you hesitated? Maybe He told you to pray for someone, to speak life into a situation, to take a step of faith, but fear held you back. You started thinking, “What if they think I have lost my mind? What if I do not know what to say? What if someone else is better suited for this?”Th...  Read More

"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." - Galatians 6:9 Obedience isn’t always easy, especially when the reward doesn’t come right away. You do the right thing, you stay faithful, you make sacrifices for God, and yet… nothing seems to change. The breakthrough doesn’t come. The doors don’t open. The blessing feels delayed. And in those moment...  Read More

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." - Psalm 119:105    Have you ever found yourself waiting for God to do something before you take that first step? Maybe you’re waiting for a sign, a clear path, or some guarantee that everything will work out. You think, "If God just shows me the way, then I’ll move." But that’s not how it usually works. God doesn’t move until you take that f...  Read More

"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4    Have you ever wondered if the dreams in your heart are really from God? Sometimes we think that what we truly want for our lives isn’t aligned with God’s plan, as if our deepest desires and God’s will are somehow at odds. But what if the very dreams that fill your heart were put there by God Himself? Wh...  Read More

"As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill." - Psalm 2:6 Have you been putting off fully committing to God's plan for your life? Whether it's accepting Jesus as your Savior for the first time or stepping into a specific calling He has given you, there's often a tendency to delay. We hold on to our old lives, our comfort zones, and our plans. But the question remains: When are you going  Read More

"For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." - Romans 6:23 Have you ever taken a moment to consider the alternative to disobeying God? We often think about the sacrifices and the challenges of living a life of obedience, but do we truly understand the consequences of continuing in sin and disobedience? Have you thought about what your life will look like if you continue to ignore God's calling and live contrary to His will?  Read More

"Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap." - Galatians 6:7 Remaining obedient to God can be challenging, especially when those around us mock our faith or question our choices. Yet, we are called to stand strong and remain faithful, trusting that God-s promises are true. When you choose to follow God's path, you may face ridicule or pressure from those who don't understand your faith.  Read More

"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age." - Titus 2:11-12 In a world that promotes instant gratification and self-indulgence, it can be challenging to say no to the temptations that surround us. Advertisements, social media, and even peer pressure encourage us to chase after whatever feels good in the moment. For many, the idea of self-control and denying oneself seems outdated and unappealing.  Read More

"Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."- 2 Corinthians 9:7   Radical generosity is a powerful expression of God’s love working through us. It’s about giving freely and abundantly, without expecting anything in return. When we embrace radical generosity, we reflect the heart of God, who gave His only Son for us out of...  Read More

"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." - Matthew 6:33   What if you decided to go all in on God? Imagine a life fully surrendered to God—a life where every thought, every action, every decision is guided by His wisdom and His love. It’s a life of purpose, of passion, of unshakeable peace—a life beyond anything you could ever imagine. W...  Read More

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6    Have you ever been in a hurry to move forward, to take matters into your own hands when God seems silent? It’s a natural inclination—to want to take control, to make things happen according to our own timetable. But rushing ...  Read More

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him. - Hebrews 11:6    Are you willing to go through a season of discomfort if it means receiving God’s very best for your life? A season where God seems to be nudging you out of your comfort zone, asking you to step into the unfamiliar and the unknown...  Read More