God winks. These are daily reminders that God is here, with us, as we lead our lives day to day. I used to call these coincidences and figured they were just random occurrences. However, as I grow in my faith I have come to realize that the odds of some of these “coincidences” happening were too great to be shrugged off. Last night into this morning was another wonderful example.
Bob, Andrew, Dale and I went into CFCF for our weekly service. Bob gave the message and was focusing on passages in the books of Deuteronomy & Joshua. The main topic of the message was obedience to God and to his word. Time and time again he pointed out that word in the passages he read. To paraphrase something Bob said (and I may really mess this up), “We don’t decide to be obedient so that we can get God’s favor. Rather we receive God’s favor because we are obedient”. It seemed to say the same thing, until I thought about it a little.
And then, just in case I didn’t get it – or maybe because God doesn’t want me to forget it, today’s daily devotional from Woodside’s “Living Inside Out” series just happened to focus on…Anybody want to take a guess? Just check out the passage below that Peggy just happened to select.
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October 19 | Luke 11:14-36
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"Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."
Luke 11:28
Throughout the Bible we are told to obey God's commands, that His Word (the Bible) is a living, breathing voice for us to listen to, understand, trust and obey.
Those of you who know me, know I'm a doer and some times I've been told to slow down, I can't. Words can't describe the feelings that I get when I've worked on a Code Blue night, helped serve dinner to those in need, visited the sick, sent notes or made calls to those who need cheering up. God keeps blessing me and giving me strength to do His work right here in Bucks County.
He is waiting to bless you as well. Talk with those who have gone out and done His work, see the light of God in their lives and hear the joy in their voices. Don't be afraid to step out and do God work and see and feel the blessings He'll shower on you.
God is waiting for us to follow His Word, obey His commands and receive all the blessings He has waiting for us. Friends, try it....you'll never know how great you can really feel until you do.
Action Step: Obey God's word, live your life to please Him and His glory and power will fill you and you will be showered with abundant blessings.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for the sweet shower of love and blessings You give each day to those who trust and obey You. Amen
Peggy Wilson
Woodside Church
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Thank you Father. Thank you for being there for me and for reminding me of those things you want from me. Sometimes you do it with a sledge hammer, and sometimes – with a simple “wink”.
Say a prayer for somebody today.
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