Obedience and Honor

 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:

In the middle of Jeremiah pronouncing destruction for the people of Judah because of their disobedience to the things of God, Jeremiah commends the Recabites. Their ancestor had told them to never drink wine and to live in tents and they had lived exactly like they were told. God said they would always have descendants who serve Him. Their obedience to their forefather was blessed by God as obedience to Him.

Application:

Doing the right things and being faithful to our covenants are very important in our walk with God. We are to be diligent to honor what we speak and to do what we are suppose to do. As I often say, “obedience brings blessing.” I want to live a life that is undeniably blessed by the Lord. Therefore, I need to make sure I fulfill my commitments and honor Him with my whole heart. 

Prayer:

Lord God Almighty, You are the God of Jeremiah and You are my God. Help me not to live like the children of Israel and Judah, but to live a life of complete obedience to You and Your word. Show me day by day how to walk in obedience. Speak to me and I will listen. Show me and I will obey. Make every path I am to take very clear so I may obey You completely.

Yours,

Jeff