Obeying the Word of God

Scripture 2 Kings 22:13 “Go, inquire of the LORD for me, for the people and for all Judah, concerning the words of this book that has been found; for great is the wrath of the LORD that is aroused against us, because our fathers have not obeyed the words of this book, to do according to all that is written concerning us.”

Observation: We are called to obey the word of God and to honor with the lives we live. To know God’s word we must meditate on it each day and place it in our heart so when we stray we will know. The Bible is a guide to the way we are commanded to live our life. We are commanded, but like other commands we can disobey and pay the consequences and there are consequences. If you were in the military and disobeyed a direct order you would be punished accordingly and if you disobey a command from God why would you expect anything less.

Application: I read God’s word each day but I don’t meditate on it. My mind will wonder and after a few pages I won’t remember what I read. I need to be purposeful when I read the word of God and realize that it is the word of God and that I will obey it and give it the respect God deserves. I need to be obedient at all times and I will not make any more excuses for not obeying my Lord.

Prayer: Dear Lord I thank you for your word and for your love. I want to be obedient in all that I do and you have given me the commands in your word to do just that. Help me stay focused on you and all that please you that your servant will honor your name. I love you Lord draw me close to you.