To obey or not to obey…that is definitely the question. Let’s see what the commitment has to say about it.
Chapter 4: When your flesh is guiding you in a direction that God is telling you no then it is disobedience. That darn flesh can get you sometimes. When I entered into my commitment with God I will admit that there were moments of “flesh takeover.” Whether it was that I got frustrated with God or even wanted to test God’s faithfulness to me, I felt awful after disobeying him. There is something that grows inside of you when you are in the commitment with God.
I believe that we have to let that seed of growth direct us into the divine plan that God has. I remember when I was learning to be obedient it was much harder in the waiting phase. I was new in my faith and didn’t have a lot of answered prayers to back up this idea of staying obedient to God. I guess you could truly call that waiting and trusting the faith. I did however have a bible and a church that continued to pour into me the scripture that undeniably proclaims that Jesus has a plan for us. I like to refer to the scripture of when Jesus asked Peter to step out of the boat…sometimes I wish I was there to see it….
During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage!” It is I don’t be afraid.” “Lord if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out “Lord save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”
Matthew 14:25-31
I can remember many times when I was “sinking” from my own ideas. Even though I am not Peter it sure felt like I cried out to God for a hand every now and then. Obeying God meant going through the steps of day to day life but accepting and acting on the answers that he gave me in regards to everything. I continue to remind myself that obedience is a conscious decision that one must make every day. I hope you continue on this journey with me and learn more about your own commitment.