Taking God At His Word

Scripture 1 Chron 27:23 But David did not take the number of those twenty years old and under, because the LORD had said He would multiply Israel like the stars of the heavens.

Observation: If you obey God you can count on His promises that He has declared to us through His word. However Like David who ended up taking a census against God direct order not to, will pay the consequences. Our directive is not to do what God has called us not to do and do the things he commands us to do. It seems simple, but the enemy has other plans for our lives and those plans include disobeying God. God’s intention is to bless us but He can’t if we are rebellious towards Him. We need to trust God in what He says and follow his commands in our lives.

Application: Continue to study God’s word and draw closer to Him so that I will stay obedient no matter what might come. Listen when I pray and wait for His still small voice to speak to me and obey all that He says. God has given me several commands I must follow in regards to the man He calls me to be, the way I spend my time and money and the way I treat His other children and I must follow each command to the letter.

Prayer: My Lord you are my God and my Master. Draw me close to you that I may hear your voice and obey each command. Make me into this man you desire of me, change me and rid me of this sinful nature and laziness I have and make me a servant that will serve you till the end.