Doing Everything the Lord Says

Scripture Numbers 2:34 So the Israelites did everything the LORD commanded Moses; that is the way they encamped under their standards, and that is the way they set out, each with his clan and family.

Observation: I want to do everything the Lord commands me but I don’t. I get involved in my own agenda and forget about God’s. I can only imagine if I did everything the Lord commands me how wonderful my life would be knowing that I was always in God’s will. It’s not like I don’t know what He wants of me I just do things that I would either rather do or that I’m too lazy to honor God by doing what He wants me to do. God won’t force me to follow Him, but He can’t bless me either when I don’t obey Him.

Application: I’m only here because God commands me to be here. I have no purpose other than God’s and this life would be a waste if I don’t do what He has created me for. I need to get up each morning with a desire to be obedient and to follow each of His commands so that I may reach my goal of fulfilling my Lord’s purpose for this life.

Prayer: Dear Lord I am your servant, your slave and creation. Take me by the hand and have me do the things that you desire. Thank you for making your commands visible in my life. Give me the strength and perseverance to follow through each day.