I’m telling you. The Lord has had sooooo much to teach me about obedience in the last year, mostly as a result of doing the Experiencing God study.
Along with what He is teaching me is the fact that my heart has been in a more receptive place, so the conviction of the Holy Spirit has been so strong. I have grieved missed opportunities from years past where I wasn’t as willing to obey. But I haven’t stayed there.
I have clung to John 15 and the truth that He prunes those branches that bear fruit in order that they might bear more fruit. And that is one of the deepest desires of my heart: to bear more fruit for Him and the kingdom. To love Him with ALL of my heart and mind. To share Jesus without fear and not being so concerned with what others think of me.
Obedience Isn’t Always What We Expect
Sometimes obedience looks like keeping your mouth shut.
Sometimes obedience looks like sending a text or making a phone call to lift someone else up.
Sometimes obedience looks like apologizing.
Sometimes it means joining in with what your church is doing for the sake of the gospel even if it’s not exactly the way you would have done it.
Sometimes obedience is submitting to authority.
Sometimes obedience is forgiving and loving again.
Sometimes obedience is starting a Bible study or opening your home to others.
Sometimes obedience is speaking the truth in love.
Sometimes obedience is being a good friend even in the midst of your own trials.
None of us will get it perfect. But the gift of sanctification is that He never gives up on us. He finishes what He begins in us.
Asking God to show you where He’s at work and then joining Him is the crux of obedience. Lord, open my eyes that I can see You and what You’re doing all around me. That’s a prayer He loves to answer.
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