Belssings in Obedience

Obedience brings Blessings. God had promised in Isaiah 1:19, “If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good of the land.”  We have learned previously the two things that were mentioned here to acquire the best of the land, the Will which is of the mind and the Obedience which corresponds to our actions.  Sudden(ly) blessings come at the crossroad of our obedience. Today is a new day to find out the blessings of our obedience in Deuteronomy 28:1-13 (The Book of Blessings through Obedience).

Everyday, God has specific instructions for you to obey. Verse 1 of Deut. 28 says, “Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the earth.” Furthermore, verses 3-6 remind us three sorts of our blessings, first, verse 3 “Blessed shall you be in the city, and blessed shall you be in the country,” reminds us the Blessing of our Calling. God has called you for a city and your city is blessed because you are there. You are there to conquer! Where you are now, God has appointed you at the right time and at the right place and there’s where blessings await you! You are not here by vote or by choice but because God has chosen and appointed you to be here (John 15:16). Second is the Blessing of our Purpose, verses 4 and 5 says, “Blessed shall be the fruit of your body, the produce of your ground and the increase of your herds, the increase of your cattle and the offspring of your flocks. Blessed shall be your basket and your kneading bowl.” Our purpose is to produce our own kind (Genesis 1:27-28). In addition with this, a CSDM must believe in the principle of seed time and harvest. Do not be afraid to give, instead be courageous in giving; remember we cannot out give God! Third is the Blessing of the Vision, “Blessed shall you be when you come in, and blessed shall you be when you go out. (v.6)” Coming in and going out reminds us of the vision – the vision of winning souls and making disciples.

Now then, what will God do? His part is to bless us, and these blessings are written in verses 7-13. So, on the other hand, our part is to have the Courage, step out in faith and take the RISK! RISK stands for Responsibility, Initiative, Sacrifice and Knowledge. Responsibility senses the need to step out in faith! Complacency is a deadly foe of all spiritual growth. Bear in mind that there is always a need for us to act according to our faith. We must take responsibility. Initiative is acting when no one else goes before you. Even if they will do or wouldn’t, you will still and continue to do – it is initiative. Sacrifice – make sacrifices to make things work! Nothing will work if you’re not willing to make sacrifices. Not equal gifts but equal sacrifices. Last is knowledge – possess enough information to trust the decision. Know God’s promises and have the confidence in the Word of God.

Have the unwavering obedience and be willing to take the risk, so the suddenly blessings will be experienced. “And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God” Deut 28:2.