Instant Obedience

Deuteronomy 26:17-"You have declared today that the Lord is your God, and that you will walk in his ways, and keep his statutes and his commandments and his rules, and will obey his voice."
       As a child I played the piano for my Sunday School class devotional period and one of my favorite songs was “Trust and Obey”. For the remainder of the week I want to share a few chief characteristics of Godly obedience. First of all when we are obedient our response must be "instant". Don't dillydally. drag your feet and procrastinate. Take lessons from Jonah and Abraham- do the assignment when it is given. Jonah had his own agenda and even though God made it plain what he was supposed to do, how to do it and where to do it- he bucked and did not respond right away- he fled.
      On the other hand Abraham (at that time called Abram) believed God and even though he was given few details he responded and set out on a journey that set the course of blessing and salvation in motion. He did not know where he was going or even how God would manifest the promises given to him but he got up and got to "stepping". 
      Today I encourage us to be instant in our response to God. If you waver because you are uncertain that what you are feeling is "truly" from God- ask you him! Tell him YES and ask for clarity- but respond. God is not the author of confusion; he may not give you every step or detail but his peace will allow you to operate in surety; that's how you will know you are on the right path.
     Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day! Be blessed! Rev.Dr. JoAnn.