DCLM Daily Manna Saturday, March 26, 2022
TOPIC: Blessedness Of Obedience
TEXT: Genesis 12:1-9
KEY VERSE:
“So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.” – (Genesis 12:4)
DCLM Daily Manna Saturday, March 26, 2022 MESSAGE
Sir Leonard Wood was visiting the king of France. The king was pleased with him and invited him to dinner the next day. He went. But the king said, “Sir Leonard, I did not expect to see you. How is it that you are here?” “Did not your majesty invite me to dine with you?” “Yes, but you did not answer my invitation.” Leonard Wood ended the king’s interrogation by answering, “A king’s invitation is never to be answered, but to be obeyed.”
Two things stand out in Abraham’s life: his faith and obedience. The Lord called him out of the comfort zone of his people, and he obeyed and left. Abram took his wife, his nephew Lot and all his possessions and went towards the direction God led him.
This was a practical demonstration of his belief and trust in God’s promises. It is impossible for us to discover new territories if we are unwilling to leave our present shores. This is where many will have to borrow a leaf from Abraham. Some people have rejected the call unto salvation because they do not intend to quit their jobs or sources of income, which might be ungodly. Others await their worldly friends and family members to approve of their decisions before they comply.
The encouragement is for us to take a leap of faith and demonstrate true obedience. We also need to trust the Lord’s promise to liberate us. We should burn the bridge behind us so there will be no turning back to the world as we press on in obedience to God.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Obedience leads to fulfilment of God’s promises.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Mark 11-13
