September 12th, 2014

9/12/2014

I recently heard the following statement:
"God's Word was not given to be understood, but OBEYED'

Simply understanding God's word is only one side of the issue - isn't it? It reminded me again of the battle going on each day in my life. So, I began to jot down some of the 'obeys or ebays' of my 'battles'.

Good vs Evil
To do vs Not to do
Yes vs No
Listen vs Ignore
Give vs Receive
Steward vs Owner
Release vs Retain
Open vs Close
Peace vs Angst
Confidence vs Fearfull
Humility vs Pride
Mine vs Yours
Others vs Me
Die vs Live
Give up vs Hold out
Love God vs Love Self
Obey vs Disobey (or Ignore)
River vs Reservoir
Dependent vs Independent

And I am sure that you could add to the list. And 'the point is?'
God's word - the one we are to obey - says:

“Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices,
As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice.
1 Samuel 15:22

Lord, may today in EVERY way my life be OBEY not just Understand.

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Mark Leavell

Follower of Christ, Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Mark is the husband of Marybeth, the father of two sons , Alan (wife Lenore) and John (wife Jen) and 5 Grandchildren. (Brianna, Keegan, Callie, Elijah and Gabriel.) He resides in Jonesboro, Georgia.