Obedience

Did you think this post would be about my teaching my children obedience???

Nope.

It's about my Lord teaching me obedience.

I am currently studying in a bible study book called "Seeking Him - Experiencing the joy of personal revival" with my girls bible study group. (By Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Tim Grissom)

This week, we are studying obedience. The lesson starts out with a faith building story that I just found quite profound. This man thought all was well in his life and that he had no need for a personal revival...He went on to find out that much was needed to sanctify his life for the Lord.

The following is the last paragraph of his testimony:

I'm not perfect, by any means, but I do love the Lord and want to please Him. Earlier in my life, I was too concerned with how I appeared to others. If someone pointed out a problem in my life, I'd deal with just the branches, leaves, and fruits. But when God began to deal with me about total obedience, He got to the root of the matter. God's way works! Even if we didn't get eternal life, obeying God and living according to His values protects us. We could avoid so many struggles and hurts. It's definitely the best way to live.

I liked the word picture he created with the "branches, leaves, and fruits". I find it so comforting that God deals with our "roots".

Just something to think about...Have a good day!