How can we trust and obey Jesus' instructions in our daily lives? Setting the Scene: A Simple Command, a Profound Lesson “ “Go into the village ahead of you,” He said to them, “and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with a colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me.” ” (Matthew 21:2) Why We Can Trust Jesus’ Instructions Today • He sees every detail beforehand; the donkey and colt were exactly where He said. • His words never fail (Joshua 21:45; Hebrews 10:23). • Scripture is completely reliable, breathed out by God (2 Timothy 3:16). • Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8); what He promised then, He still performs now. Obedience Without Delay • The disciples “went and did as Jesus had directed them” (Matthew 21:6). • Immediate obedience honors His authority (Luke 6:46). • Delayed obedience often becomes disobedience (Psalm 119:60). Steps for Daily Trust and Obedience 1. Listen intentionally: open His Word each day; faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17). 2. Believe what He says, not what circumstances suggest (Proverbs 3:5-6). 3. Act promptly on the light you have (James 1:22-25). 4. Depend on the Spirit for strength (Galatians 5:25). 5. Expect God’s purpose to unfold as you obey (Ephesians 2:10). Obedience Releases Kingdom Purpose • The donkey carried the Messiah into Jerusalem, fulfilling prophecy (Zechariah 9:9). • Our small acts of obedience advance His larger plan (1 Corinthians 15:58). Practical Application Checklist for This Week • Begin each morning with a specific gospel command or promise. • Identify one concrete action that aligns with that verse. • Follow through the same day, no matter how ordinary it feels. • Thank Him afterward and note how He worked. Encouragement to Persevere • “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” (John 14:15) • The more we obey, the more we see His faithfulness, nurturing deeper trust for tomorrow. |
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