Obedience

Obedience is difficult or for some a struggle to come by with. But its better to learn God's lesson in obedience than learned it in difficult experiences. God reveal to us his plans when we fully obey. In our waiting season, like an ordinary rock ( us ) let us allow the sculptor ( God ) to take away every unwanted parts in our lives ( may it be career, plans, relationships which are not pleasing to God ) yes, its painful and will definitely hurt but these excess baggage ( sin ) once removed, we are then allowing God to fully use us in becoming his "masterpiece". And if along the way we get lost or still searching what is God's will for us, just trust God's promises (Romans 12:2) let us return to the Bible which serve as our guide in continuing our walk of faith. ( Matthew 4:4 )

The Bible says:

"If you fully obey the Lord your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations on earth."

~ Deuteronomy 28 : 11

.......In obedience to God's commandment he will set you in a far off place than where you are right now, may it be physically, emotionally or spiritually.... I remember a friend told we "a partial obedience is not obedience at all" but "it is in full obedience we serve God's purpose" ...  

The Bible says:

"Obey them not only to win their favor when their eye is on you, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart. Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do, whether they are slave or free."

~ Ephesians 6 : 6 - 8

......As the scripture says, "serve wholeheartedly" the service we do for others... We do it for the Lord, but what we have done is not for us to boast... but to give glory to God... to serve without expecting in return, to be of service without demands, to be a servant of God not for man but for God's glory... to obey not just to act but to have the right heart....

"For whatever we do in God's name.... 

it honors God....."

I leave you with the song: "The more I seek you" by Kari Jobe, I believe the more we seek of God the more we know him and when we do, obedience follows...

Also, read my previous post : Bible