That Very Same Day

Scripture:

“So Abraham took Ishmael his son, all who were born in his house and all who were bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham’s house, and circumcised the flesh of their foreskins that very same day, as God had said to him.”
‭‭Genesis‬ ‭17:23‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Observation:

When God spoke to Abraham about a covenant, Abraham obeyed immediately.  God’s command was for Abraham to circumcise every male in his camp.  Anyone born in his house or bought by him was to be circumcised.  Abraham did it “that very same day.”

Application:

I struggle with what I call “delayed obedience”.  I always want to do what God speaks to my heart, but often I want to pray about it, confirm it, plan it, and do it when it is convenient for me.  I tend to delay my obedience.  I love that Abraham did it “that very same day.”  I want to begin living a life of “that very same day” obedience.

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, You know my heart an dhow I always want to do Your will, but often I delay in my obedience and take my time getting around to it.  You have been gracious to me in my delayed obedience, but I don’t want to live that way any more.  I want to obey You immediately.  I want to walk in step with You and not have You need to slow down to wait on me.  Help me to follow Your lead immediately.

Your Son,
Jeff