Obedience To God Results In Blessings By God 1 Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him. 2 You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours. 3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like oliveContinue reading “Blessings of Obedience – Psalm 128”
Tag Archives: Obedience
National Security and God – 2 Kings 6:8-12
Seek Knowledge And Wisdom From The One Who Knows The End From The Beginning 8 Now the king of Aram was at war with Israel. After conferring with his officers, he said, “I will set up my camp in such and such a place.” 9 The man of God sent word to the king ofContinue reading “National Security and God – 2 Kings 6:8-12”
Press on Towards Christ – Philippians 3:12-14
We Have Not Yet Arrived 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. ButContinue reading “Press on Towards Christ – Philippians 3:12-14”
Called to Suffering – Acts 9:16
Can God Trust You With Suffering? “I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.” Carefully Called We can rejoice that God does not do things at random: Like an archer who wounds at random is one who hires a fool or any passer-by. God, omniscient, knows all things, and has aContinue reading “Called to Suffering – Acts 9:16”
Carnal Christianity – Genesis 13:12-13
We Are To Pitch Our Tents Towards God, Not Towards Sodom 12 Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom. 13 Now the people of Sodom were wicked and were sinning greatly against the Lord. Choose Carefully Each of us willContinue reading “Carnal Christianity – Genesis 13:12-13”
Walking with God – Isaiah 50:10-11
Do Not Walk In Your Own Light 10 Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the word of his servant? Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the Lord and rely on their God. 11 But now, all you who light fires and provideContinue reading “Walking with God – Isaiah 50:10-11”
Love of God – 1 Peter 1:22-25
Love One Another 22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply, from the heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For, “AllContinue reading “Love of God – 1 Peter 1:22-25”
Announcing the Announcer – Luke 1:76-80
John The Baptist Would Prepare The Way For The Messiah 76 “And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, 77 to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins, 78 becauseContinue reading “Announcing the Announcer – Luke 1:76-80”
Trust in God – Matthew 1:18-25
Sometimes Trusting God Will Place You In Very Awkward Situations 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. 19 Because Joseph her husband was faithful toContinue reading “Trust in God – Matthew 1:18-25”
Bearing Fruit for God – John 15:6-8
Remain In Christ To Bear Great Fruit For God’s Glory 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever youContinue reading “Bearing Fruit for God – John 15:6-8”
Obedience to God – Psalm 81:11-16
Victory Comes Through Obedience 11 “But my people would not listen to me; Israel would not submit to me. 12 So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices. 13 “If my people would only listen to me, if Israel would only follow my ways, 14 how quickly I wouldContinue reading “Obedience to God – Psalm 81:11-16”
Christian Households and God – Colossians 3:18-21
The Family Is Attacked By The Enemy Because It Displays The Order And Submission Of The Trinity 18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them. 20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. 21Continue reading “Christian Households and God – Colossians 3:18-21”
The Difference Between Trophies and Treasures – James 1:22
Obedience Is The Key To Victory Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Trophy or Treasure When is a treasure a trophy? When it no longer has any real, useful value. Treasures have value because they are desirable AND useful. Trophies are a symbol of some levelContinue reading “The Difference Between Trophies and Treasures – James 1:22”
Government and God -Daniel 1:8-17
Which Is Right In God’s Eyes: To Obey Man, Or God? You Be The Judges! 8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. 9 Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassionContinue reading “Government and God -Daniel 1:8-17”
Combat Training with God – Galatians 3:10-13
The Righteous Shall Live By Faith 10 For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse, as it is written: “Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.” 11 Clearly no one who relies on the law is justified before God,Continue reading “Combat Training with God – Galatians 3:10-13”
Victory in Jesus – Joshua 6:1-5
Obedience Is The Key To Victory 1 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in. 2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. 3 March around theContinue reading “Victory in Jesus – Joshua 6:1-5”
Combat Training with God – 1 Peter 2:13-17
Submit To God And The Ruling Authorities 13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15 For it is God’s will thatContinue reading “Combat Training with God – 1 Peter 2:13-17”
Judgment by God – Isaiah 1:18-23
There Is Always Hope For The Wayward 18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good thingsContinue reading “Judgment by God – Isaiah 1:18-23”
Identity in Christ – Acts 9:3-6
Be Found In Christ 3 As he neared Damascus on his journey, suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him. 4 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?” 5 “Who are you, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” heContinue reading “Identity in Christ – Acts 9:3-6”
Judgement of God – Psalm 9:19-20
God’s Judgement Is Upon Us 19 Arise, Lord, do not let mortals triumph; let the nations be judged in your presence. 20 Strike them with terror, Lord; let the nations know they are only mortal. Just Judgement God is just, and He will not allow a nation to continue in iniquity without bringing judgement inContinue reading “Judgement of God – Psalm 9:19-20”
Combat Training With God – Luke 6:46-49
Practice Makes Perfect 46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? 47 As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. 48 They are like a man building a house, who dug downContinue reading “Combat Training With God – Luke 6:46-49”
Obedience to God – Micah 6:6-8
Do What Is Required Of You 6 With what shall I come before the Lord and bow down before the exalted God? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of olive oil? Shall I offerContinue reading “Obedience to God – Micah 6:6-8”
Combat Training With God – 2 Timothy 2:3-6
Be Engaged In The Work Entrusted To You 3 Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer. 5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crownContinue reading “Combat Training With God – 2 Timothy 2:3-6”
Combat Training with God – Romans 8:12-14
Live According To The Spirit. 12 Therefore, brothers and sisters, we have an obligation—but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it. 13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live. 14Continue reading “Combat Training with God – Romans 8:12-14”
The Timing of God – Mark 6:46-52
God Arrives in the Fourth Watch of the Night 47 Later that night, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on land. 48 He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. Shortly before dawn he went out to them, walking on the lake.Continue reading “The Timing of God – Mark 6:46-52”
Combat Training with God – Matthew 7:21-23
Obedience is the Key to Discipleship 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name andContinue reading “Combat Training with God – Matthew 7:21-23”
Wolves Among The Sheep – Jude 3-4
Beware Of Those Who Are Wolves In Sheep’s Clothing 3 Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people. 4 For certain individuals whose condemnationContinue reading “Wolves Among The Sheep – Jude 3-4”
Humbled by God – Jonah 1:17
It Is A Terrible Thing To Fall Into The Hands Of The Living God Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Angry Answer Jonah was faced with, in his mind, an impossible situation: Preach destruction to a peopleContinue reading “Humbled by God – Jonah 1:17”
Family Living by God – Ephesians 6:1-4
Children are Adults-in-Training. 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother”—which is the first commandment with a promise— 3 “so that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” 4 Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead,Continue reading “Family Living by God – Ephesians 6:1-4”
Leadership with God – Psalm 2:10-12
An Open Letter to All Who Are Called to Leadership by God 10 Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling. 12 Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, forContinue reading “Leadership with God – Psalm 2:10-12”
CHRIST ALLIANCE CHURCH 