May 6, 2025

Obedience

By Adeshola Abraham 

Hebrews 5:8a..... yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

The rewards of obedience are awesome, but sometimes the process is agonising. 'Even though Jesus was God's Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. In this way, God qualified him' (Hebrews 5:8-9 NLT). Before God promotes you to a position of usefulness in his service, he qualifies you.

We admire the faith of Abraham who took his son Isaac up Mount Moriah and laid him on the altar. But the story doesn't make sense until you read the first verse in the chapter: 'Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham' (Genesis 22:1 NKJV). What did God test? His faith! His obedience! And when he passed the test, God told him, 'I will certainly bless you. I will multiply your descendants beyond number' (Genesis 22:17 NLT). 

When you pray and ask God for success, you're inviting him to test your faith and obedience. God probably won't test you at the same level he tested Jesus or Abraham. But it's the smaller tests that prepare you to handle the bigger assignments in God's kingdom.

The obedience God desires from you today is obedience that rises above your feelings and circumstances and says, 'Yes, Lord!' The Lord give you grace to obey him always, regardless in Jesus name.

Good Morning and a blessed new week. Do have a refreshing time in His presence.

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