Instruction

Those who follow instructions will avoid destruction.

It requires an attentive ear and a heart willing to do what the Lord commands. It's not the talkative that have a problem in listening, but those who may be quiet but are very distracted by other things that draw away their attention.

We are very open to hear others complement us. We like the attention and drink in every word of comfort and encouragement. There are many who are running about to hear some soft, comforting word but will not listen to a reproving word. God wouldn't say no to my desires! He knows what I've been through so He wouldn't ask me to sacrifice my blessing!

But Proverbs 15:32 says, "Those who disregard discipline despise themselves, but the one who heeds correction gains understanding." (NIV). How many Christians despise themselves because they refuse to be chastened, rebuke and reproved by the Lord. They don't understanding there is a precious promise awaiting for those who listen!

We must ask the Lord for willingness to accept His truth, as difficult or hard, because correction makes a way to understanding.

Understanding? The answer is in Hebrews 12:6, "For the LORD disciplines those he loves, and he punishes each one he accepts as his child." (NLT).

Those who listen and heed to the Lord's correction, gain a deeper understanding of God's love for them.

God is a wonderful Father. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. (Psalms 103:10-11, NIV).

As sons and daughters, the best way to get to know the Father is to listen and obey His instruction.


When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will, He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

Lyrics: John Sammis, 1887. Composer: Daniel Towner, 1887.
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