What practical steps can we take to avoid "plague" through spiritual obedience? Key Verse “If you listen carefully to the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in His sight, if you pay attention to His commands and keep all His statutes, then I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians; for I am the LORD who heals you.” (Exodus 15:26) Why Obedience Shields Us from Plague • God ties health and protection directly to listening and obeying (Exodus 15:26). • Disobedience opens the door to judgment (Deuteronomy 28:58-61). • Obedience aligns us under the covering of His covenant promises (Psalm 91:9-10). Practical Steps of Spiritual Obedience • Listen Attentively – Daily Bible reading; treat His Word as final authority (Joshua 1:8). – Cultivate quiet moments to hear the Spirit’s promptings (John 10:27). • Do What Is Right – Confess and forsake known sin immediately (1 John 1:9). – Actively practice integrity in speech, finances, relationships (Proverbs 10:9). • Guard the Heart – Reject fear-mongering news; set your mind on things above (Colossians 3:2). – Memorize promises of protection (Psalm 91:1-6). • Maintain Covenant Worship – Gather with believers; corporate obedience draws corporate blessing (Hebrews 10:24-25). – Celebrate the Lord’s Supper regularly, discerning the body (1 Corinthians 11:28-30). • Walk in Love – Serve the vulnerable; love fulfills the Law (Romans 13:10). – Forgive quickly to block bitterness and its physical fallout (Ephesians 4:31-32). • Practice Humble Intercession – “Humble themselves, pray, seek My face” (2 Chronicles 7:14). – Stand in the gap for community protection (Ezekiel 22:30). • Apply the Blood of Christ by Faith – Plead Christ’s finished work over your household (1 Peter 1:18-19). – Verbally declare His healing covenant (Isaiah 53:5). Living It Out Daily • Morning: present your body as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1). • Midday: pause to thank God for ongoing protection. • Evening: review the day, repent where necessary, rest in His promises (Psalm 4:8). Encouraging Promises to Stand On • “No harm will befall you, no plague will approach your tent.” (Psalm 91:10) • “I am the LORD, your healer.” (Exodus 15:26b) • “He forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases.” (Psalm 103:3) Final Exhortation Stay under the shelter of wholehearted obedience, and the God who cannot lie will be faithful to keep every word of His protective covenant. |
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