Topic: A Small Matter of Obedience [Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 2 December 2021]
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A Small Matter of Obedience
If we obey God’s commands, we never know what may come of it, so we shouldn’t treat some sins as lesser than others.
December 2, 2021
Luke 5:1-11
Do you consider some of God’s commands more important than others? For instance, most people would never commit murder, but many think it’s okay to harbor anger towards someone. Yet Jesus said that both actions are wrong because they flow from the same sinful attitude (Matt. 5:21-22). Nothing the Lord tells us to do is insignificant—though we may not always recognize the importance of obedience in what we consider small matters.
Consider today’s passage about Jesus asking to use Peter’s boat as a speaking platform. After a long night of unproductive fishing, the future apostle could have seen the request as inconsequential and hardly worth the inconvenience. But he obeyed in this small matter, not realizing the impact that simple act of obedience would have on his life—it was the first step to becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Also Read: Open Heaven 2 December 2021 –Topic: THE CURE FOR SHAME
As God’s children, we should seek His direction in daily situations. That’s why it is so important for us fill to our mind with His Word—then we can more easily discern what He desires for us. As we stay attuned to Scripture and heed the Holy Spirit’s promptings, we’ll be able to faithfully obey Him throughout each day.
Bible in One Year: 2 Corinthians 1-4
