Obedience to God is Fulfilling and Productive

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands
in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his
delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and
night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings
forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither and whatever
he does shall prosper. - Psalm 1:1-3 (NKJV)



How can I make my life count where it matters the most? Obedience is the way
to a fulfilling and productive life.

There's two things you have to do while being obedient:
1. Obey God
2. Obey God's Word

When these two things are done, you will have a clear conscience and an
uninterrupted fellowship with Him. For a few seconds, imagine an
uninterrupted fellowship with God. That means no distractions from work,
emails, text messages, sidebar conversations, and et cetera. Wow! How many
of you have longed for that? Then strive for it.

You see, when you are closely connected to God many things will occur.

1. You will honor and respect others
2. You will want to work with them rather than against them
3. Then you will be spending your time and energy on the things that last,
the things God values.

That is how obedience will bring you joy. Funny how that works huh?


Poem about obedience:


"God bade me go when I would stay ('twas cool within the wood); I did not
know the reason why. I heard a boulder crashing by, across the path just
where I stood.

"He bade me stay when I would go; "Thy will be done!", I said. They found
one day at early dawn, across the way I would have gone, a serpent with a
mangled head!

"No more I ask the reason why, although I may not see, the path ahead, His
way I go; for though I know not, He doth know, and He will choose safe paths
for me." --Sunday School Times


Song: Master, speak! Thy servant heareth.

Master, speak! Thy servant heareth,
Waiting for Thy gracious word,
Longing for Thy voice that cheereth
Master, let it now be heard.
I am list'ning, Lord, for Thee;
What hast Thou to say to me?

Often through my heart is pealing
Many another voice than Thine,
Many an unwilled echo stealing
From the walls of this Thy shrine.
Let Thy longed-for accents fall;
Master, speak! and silence all.

Master, speak! though least and lowest,
Let me not unheard depart;
Master, speak! for oh, Thou knowest
All the yearning of my heart.
Knowest all its truest need;
Speak! and make me blest indeed.

Master, speak! and make me ready,
When Thy voice is truly heard,
With obedience glad and steady,
Still to follow every word
I am listening, Lord, for Thee:
Master, speak, oh, speak to me!

Speak to me by name, O Master,
Let me know it is to me;
Speak, that I may follow faster,
With a step more firm and free,
Where the Shepherd leads the flock
In the shadow of the Rock!


How might you be filled with joy as you obey God today?