In what ways can we "obey" and "do" as instructed in Jeremiah 11:5? Setting the Scene “Obey My voice and do all that I command you, and you will be My people and I will be your God. Then I will fulfill the oath I swore to your fathers, to give them a land flowing with milk and honey—the land you now possess today.” And I answered, “Amen, LORD.” (Jeremiah 11:4–5) Why “Obey” and “Do” Matter • “Obey” (literally “hear attentively”) stresses listening to every word God speaks. • “Do” calls for visible, practical action that matches what we have heard. • Together they form covenant faithfulness: hearing with the heart and responding with the hands (James 1:22; John 14:15). Practical Ways to Obey God’s Voice Today • Receive His Word daily – Read and meditate on Scripture (Psalm 1:1-3). – Memorize key commands (Deuteronomy 6:6-9). • Submit your lifestyle choices – Align morals and ethics with God’s standards (Leviticus 19:2; 1 Peter 1:15-16). – Flee idolatry—anything that competes with wholehearted devotion (1 Corinthians 10:14). • Prioritize worship – Gather with believers (Hebrews 10:24-25). – Offer praise and thanksgiving, not empty ritual (Psalm 50:14-15, 23). • Walk in justice and mercy – Defend the vulnerable (Micah 6:8; Isaiah 1:17). – Practice honesty in business and relationships (Proverbs 11:1). • Guard speech and attitudes – Speak truth in love (Ephesians 4:25-32). – Forgive as Christ forgave (Colossians 3:13). Daily Habits That Help Us “Do” • Morning surrender: present your body “as a living sacrifice” (Romans 12:1-2). • Prayerful listening: ask, “Lord, what specific step of obedience do You desire today?” • Accountability: invite a mature believer to ask how you are following through (Proverbs 27:17). • Immediate response: obey promptly—delay often leads to disobedience (Psalm 119:60). • End-of-day review: confess failures, celebrate victories, plan tomorrow’s obedience (1 John 1:9). Community Obedience • Teach the next generation—parents and church discipling children in the commands (Deuteronomy 6:7). • Corporate repentance when sin surfaces (Nehemiah 9). • United service—meeting practical needs together (Acts 2:44-47). Blessings Connected to Obedience • God’s presence: “I will be your God” (Jeremiah 11:4). • God’s provision: for Israel, a literal land; for believers, every need “according to His riches” (Philippians 4:19). • God’s purpose: fruitful lives that display His glory (John 15:8-10). “Amen, LORD” Jeremiah’s closing response models faith that agrees with God’s commands before seeing every result. Genuine obedience begins the moment we echo that wholehearted “Amen” and step forward to both hear and do. |
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