Daily Devotional
Do You Struggle to Obey God?
“I have manifested Your name to the men whom You have given Me out of the world. They were Yours, You gave them to Me, and they have kept Your word. Now they have known that all things which You have given Me are from You. For I have given to them the words which You have given Me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came forth from You; and they have believed that You sent Me.”
John 17:6-8
March 9, 2024
Ponder This
The reason some of us don’t understand the Bible any more than we do is that we have not been living up to the light God has already given us. Why should God show you more in the Word of God until you obey what you already know? Isn’t that a good question? You have excuses about why you don’t obey basic calls of Scripture, then you’re reading a passage of Scripture and thinking, “I wonder why I don’t understand this. God show me what this means.” God says, “Why should I show you what that means? You haven’t obeyed what I’ve already shown you.” If you want to understand the part of the Bible you don’t understand, begin to obey the part you do understand. God will give you more as you’re faithful with what you’ve received.
The problem is not in the head; the problem is in the heart. When a person surrenders his or her will, God will speak. Light obeyed increases light! Live up to the light that you have, and God will give you more.
- What are some commands in Scripture you struggle to follow?
- What does it look like to surrender your will to God?
Practice This
Talk to a mentor in the faith about the areas of Scripture you have struggled to follow.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
