Scripture:
“Then Jeremiah turned to the Recabites and said, “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: ‘You have obeyed your ancestor Jehonadab in every respect, following all his instructions.’ Therefore, this is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, the God of Israel, says: ‘Jehonadab son of Recab will always have descendants who serve me.’””
Jeremiah 35:18-19 NLT
Observation:
The Recabites had followed the instructions of their ancestor Jehonadab perfectly. They were obedient to his command never to drink wine all the days of their lives. They did it out of respect for their ancestor, but God honored their desire to do right and said they will always have descendants who serve the Lord. Their obedience to do what is right caused the blessing of God to come on their family for generations.
Application:
Obedience brings blessings. There is no doubt about it. When we obey the Lord and do His will, the blessings of God will overtake our lives. When we questions God and do what we want instead of what He wants, we are stopping up the blessings of the Lord. We must always walk in obedience to what the Lord has put in our hearts. He wants to bless us, but that requires obedience.
Prayer:
Lord God Almighty, You are incredible. Every act of obedience is recorded in Your books. You take good notes when You people obey You. Empower me to live in obedience in every area of my life. I am Your first and foremost. I want to do what You want at all times. Help me to know You and Your desires more clearly each day.
Yours,
Jeff
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