THE GLORIOUS HABIT OF OBEDIENCE

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We need to be in the habit of obeying the right authority in order to be ready to follow the Holy Spirit’s leading more fully

Main Passage: Matthew 8:5 - 13

The centurion was so acquainted with Word power working through obedience that he did not see why a Supreme Authority like Jesus needed to be present on a scene before His will would be carried out. In order to have faith enough for His will to be carried out in our lives today, we ourselves must be very exercised in obedience.

Obedience is

Doing what you are told within the will of God, though it may not be your immediate preferred option.

Obedient Action is

1. Proactive – Carries on in revealed will - Luke 12:43

2. Meticulous – Does the work as if he or she is bearing every cost - Luke 16:12

3. Submissive/ Accountable –


Obedience Produces

1. Growth

2. Miracles (or Extraordinary divine Interventions and successes)

3. Protection

4. Effective Leadership of the Holy Spirit


Practice Points:

You can gauge and fine-tune you obedience habit with with your response to:

· Parents – Ephesians 6:1

· Civil Authority – Romans 13:1

· Church Leadership– Hebrew 13:17

To obey is better than sacrifice… 1Samuel 15:22

Teach them to obey…Matthew 28:19

He who has an ear… Revelations 2:7, etc.

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