Obedience

God loves his children. He knows we cannot fully experience and enjoy his love unless we are obedient to Him. Obeying God is not meant to be a sterile, cold requirement; rather, it is a willing, glad-hearted response to One who loves us extravagantly and has our best interests at heart. God does not stand by at a distance, demanding our obedience. Rather, He blesses us by allowing us to be a part of accomplishing his purposes. He calls us to surrender, invites us to follow, empowers us to serve, and than blesses our obedience.

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Mon, Dec 15, 2008
Dan Puckett
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Freedom Comes Through Submission

True freedom will come when we submit to God's will. God is neither silent nor inactive. He is Creator; He is sustainer. The apostle Paul declares, "By him [Jesus Christ] all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together" (Colossians 1:16-17). In those two verses, the phrase "all things" is used four times. We must conclude He means all things. Not just the atoms, the ...

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Wed, Jul 23, 2008
Brian G. Hedges
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Pastor Connect 2008

Clinging to the Cross

The Most Important Question Most of us have probably posed to others the question, “If you were to die today and stand before God in heaven and He were to ask, ‘Why should I let you into My heaven?’ what would you say?” The way people answer that question indicates what they are trusting in for their forgiveness and salvation. Even as spiritual leaders, we need to take regular inventory of what we are trusting in by asking ourselves the same question. If your answer would be, “I think You should let me into heaven because I tried to live ...

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Tue, Aug 30, 2005
Bill Elliff
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Heartcry Journal - Issue 31

Personal Meditations on Powerful Texts

Has the LORD as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams. For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and insubordination is as iniquity and idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has also rejected you from being king. (1 Samuel 15:22-23, NASB) We love worship. It’s almost trendy to throw your head back, lift your hands, close your eyes, and sway to a glorious song about God ...

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Sun, Oct 1, 2000
Tim Grissom
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Heartcry Journal - Issue 14

God At Work In Revival

A businessman reflects on the lessons he has learned in God’s school of obedience.

“God’s way works!” This simple but profound truth summarizes what Richard Magnussen emphatically believes. It is a lesson he has been learning by experiences that have sometimes been pleasant and sometimes painful.

In 1984 Richard was the president of a growing Canada-based furniture manufacturing company. He was also a husband and father and served as a deacon in his church. According to Richard, he recalls nothing “off-side” about his life at the time. He wasn’t aware of any major struggles at home, in ...

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