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RBT: RBT: Hosea 5-9
TEXT: Deuteronomy 4:1-14
HYMN: 260:
Trust and Obey
Golden Text
Observe [the laws and decrees] carefully, for this will show your wisdom and
understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say,
"Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people. Deuteronomy
4:6, NIV
Andrew Murray said,
"Just as a servant knows that he must first obey his master in all things,
so the surrender to an implicit and unquestionable obedience must become the
essential characteristic of our lives. Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, "One act
of obedience is better than one hundred sermons."
Moses told the
Israelites that by their obedience, they would show their wisdom to the nations
who would then marvel at how wise and understanding they were. God has good
intention for giving rules and regulations that will guide His people. Any
violation of these rules and commandments is bound to result in trouble. Giving
the commandments was God's way of guarding the people's hearts and acts towards
glorifying Him in the sight of surrounding nations. He expected them to obey
the rules and govern themselves by the moral precepts. Their devotion and
obedience would become a model for others to see and practice. This would show
them as possessing wisdom and discernment. How can we identify a Christian life
governed by wisdom and discernment? It is through total obedience to God.
Whereas there are societal evils, natural disasters, and satanically-motivated
challenges against people, many of the challenges facing humankind are as a
result of violating God's rules. One who cannot manage himself may not be able
to manage others. One who lacks personal discipline is bound to suffer many
misfortunes. Live a godly life to enjoy the goodness of God. And your life will
become a model to people around you.
PERCEIVE: Obedience to God shows
wisdom and discernment.
PONDER: Are you obedient to the instructions of God?
PRACTISE: Resolve to live an obedient
life to God, your spiritual leaders, parents and others.
PRAY: Resolve to live an obedient life to God, your spiritual leaders,
parents and others.
Pray for these ordained ministers and members of their churches:
Ishola-Esan H.E., Eku;
Laniyan K. O, Ila-Orangun; Eebo Kayode, Ado-Ekiti; Popoola Olufemi, Lagos;
Olagbenro A. D., Atan-Ota; Danlami Mutane, Kaduna; Amole M.S., Ogun; Ojameruaye
Elizabeth, Delta; Ajibike T.O. Lagos; Damson I. I., Kumo; Iyanda A. Samuel,
Suleja; Sunday Okungbowa, Edo; Adeola Adegboye, Ogbomoso; Ogundeji Z. O.,
Iwere-Ile; Ola-Oke O. Moses J., Ondo; Ishaya Daniel, Kaduna; Uiyasu Kunat,
Gombi; Onifade A.J.,Ibadan.
Prayer: Lord, give my life a divine recognition.
