October 15-21, 2023
Obedience is better than sacrifice. This is taught to us in 1 Samuel 15:22, "Does the Lord have as much delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than a sacrifice, And to pay attention is better than the fat of rams." Obedience should be our top priority. When we sacrifice for God we release something to the Lord that is valuable to us. When we obey God we do what He says do, surrendering our will to His. Obedience displays our priority and motives. What are the benefits of obedience? Let's reflect on these blessings this month as we explore the path of obedience. Obedience is through the Old and New Testament. This month we will use Psalm 119 as our anchor regarding the prosperity of obedience.
This week’s Bible Reading: Jeremiah 7:21-23
Focus Verse:
“But this is what I commanded them, saying, ‘Obey My voice, and I will be your God, and you will be My people; and you shall walk entirely in the way which I command you, so that it may go well for you’” (Jeremiah 7:23).
Prayer Prompts
Day 1: Blessed/Happy. Often rebellion wins out over obedience. How does it make you feel to know that obedience is what yields happiness and makes one blessed? How can you be more aware of this truth in your every day life?
Day 2: Praise. Obedience ushers us into a heart that overflows with praise. When we think of the blessings that flow from obeying God, praise naturally flows from our hearts and mouths. Praise God right now for His faithfulness and the gift of obedience.
Day 3: Unashamed. We are filthy and there is no good thing in us. How can we walk through life unashamed? But God! Through our obedience we are cleansed and walk unashamed of our past, present or future selves. Is disobedience keeping you from walking shame free?
Day 4: Wisdom. Be not wise in your own eyes, but exercise the wisdom that comes from God. He makes wisdom known to us through His word. Through our obedience, He makes us wise. In what areas of your life do you need more wisdom....more obedience?
Day 5: Transformed. Yielding to God's word is what allows lasting transformation to take place. We as believers are to be transformed into the likeness of God's son. This only happens through surrendering our wills to obey the Father's. What could increase the rate at which you are transformed into Jesus' image?
Prayer Prompts and Bible Readings are provided by Michele Bowden and Lisa Brass, Coaches and Digital Missioners with Visual Faith™ Ministry.
Find them on our Visual Faith Ministries page, on Instagram @victoryinart and @aworthylif, and on the web at victoryinart.com.