As I go into writing about obedience and what the Lord has shown me in His Word and through the writings of Andrew Murray, I do not want anyone to think I am proclaiming that only through obedience (meaning total obedience) to God the Father and His commandments do we become sons of God. We must come to Him through the Holy Spirit by a loving relationship with Him, His Son and the Holy Spirit, which has been made possible by His Son who has provided us the only way to salvation. It is not of us, but of Him.
So starting my thoughts on obedience: On page 17 of a book (which I quoted in the post of Jan 28th) by Andrew Murray, ‘A Life of Obedience,’ the author shares these words as he is describing John 14:15-16, 21, and 23. He states, “No words could express more simply or more powerfully the inconceivably glorious value Christ puts on obedience, with its twofold possibility: Obedience is only possible to a loving heart, but it also makes possible all that God has to give us through His wonderful Holy Spirit, primarily His indwelling presence. I know of no passage in Scripture (John 14) that gives a higher revelation of the spiritual life or the power of loving obedience as it condition. Let us pray earnestly that the light of God’s Holy Spirit may infuse our daily obedience with His glory.”
John 14:15-16, 21, and 23 – If you love Me, keep my commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever. . . . He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love hime and manifest Myself to him. If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.”
Amen. I will comment on this in my next post.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Obedience - Part 1
As I was sharing the quote seen below, which has already been used in a previous post, when I asked the question at the end, a young man stated he knew what we lacked. Instantly, I was taken back because I truly thought we did not lack anything as Christians. His answer took me by surprise and I have contemplated it over the years. As I have started reading and studying about obedience his answer came back to me.
The Knowledge of the Holy, The Wisdom of God by A.W. Tozer
“With the goodness of God to desire our highest welfare, the wisdom of God to plan it, and the power of God to achieve it, what do we lack?”
His answer - OBEDIENCE
More tomorrow.
The Knowledge of the Holy, The Wisdom of God by A.W. Tozer
“With the goodness of God to desire our highest welfare, the wisdom of God to plan it, and the power of God to achieve it, what do we lack?”
His answer - OBEDIENCE
More tomorrow.
IT HAPPENED!
IT HAPPENED! One of my concerns with starting a blog was the thought that due to my personality, type of job and a ‘crazy’ life, there come a time when the blog would take a backseat to other things and my motivation would lower to post. Well, it has been since Jan, 28 since I have posted.
I know I do not have to give reasons why, but would like to if the reader would like to know. If not, then you do not have read this. (A little humor and like my wife says, Mike you are not very funny)
Reason #1 – My personality – I am a go-getter for new things and new ideas. After awhile I am ready to move on to the next thing. The blog was a great new idea and I had fun starting it, but . . . Now I am back to being excited about it since I have had a few people tell me they have been looking to see if I had put anything new on it. This has given me new excitement and motivation to continue.
Thank you to all who have read the blog and to all who have made comments to me.
Reason #2 – My job – I have started a new job and have realized; my time at work is spent ‘pounding’ on the computer. I am working in a system to test it, trouble-shoot problems, and work to improve how the company uses the system. Any more when I get home, the last thing I want to do is get on a computer.
Reason #3 – Crazy life – I have helped my daughter and son update and move into new homes. This has been a great experience and I have learned many things about remodeling houses. I am not afraid to install laminate flooring now.
So I will be following this post up with one on what the Lord is showing me about the importance of ‘obedience’ in our lives as lovers of Jesus.
I know I do not have to give reasons why, but would like to if the reader would like to know. If not, then you do not have read this. (A little humor and like my wife says, Mike you are not very funny)
Reason #1 – My personality – I am a go-getter for new things and new ideas. After awhile I am ready to move on to the next thing. The blog was a great new idea and I had fun starting it, but . . . Now I am back to being excited about it since I have had a few people tell me they have been looking to see if I had put anything new on it. This has given me new excitement and motivation to continue.
Thank you to all who have read the blog and to all who have made comments to me.
Reason #2 – My job – I have started a new job and have realized; my time at work is spent ‘pounding’ on the computer. I am working in a system to test it, trouble-shoot problems, and work to improve how the company uses the system. Any more when I get home, the last thing I want to do is get on a computer.
Reason #3 – Crazy life – I have helped my daughter and son update and move into new homes. This has been a great experience and I have learned many things about remodeling houses. I am not afraid to install laminate flooring now.
So I will be following this post up with one on what the Lord is showing me about the importance of ‘obedience’ in our lives as lovers of Jesus.
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