FAITH CAPSULE: Search self to be corrected from disobeying God and not settle for self destruction.
John 2:1-12
Disobeying the word of God is taking a step for self destruction. Seeking the reason for being set on wrong ground is rooted on failure to obey God’s word. God does no evil but evil’s occurrence in the life of man’s life is a conscious or unconscious opening of door for evil. Simple direction in God’s word sounded for Lot’s wife to escape from destruction which was set upon Sodom and Gomorah. Word of God directed Lot and his wife, “…Escape for your life! Do not look behind you nor stay anywhere in the plain. Escape to the mountains, lest you be destroyed.” (Genesis 19:17) Lot’s wife despised the word of God as she settled for self-destruction. To be delivered is rooted in God’s word and to be destroyed is deposited in disobeying the word of God. Bible recorded wife of Lot’s choice to settle for self-destruction by disobeying God’s word for deliverance. It is written, “But his wife looked back behind him, and she became a pillar of salt.”
Search self to be corrected from disobeying God and not settle for self destruction. 1 Samuel 15:22 warned, “…Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed than the fat of rams.” Disobeying God’s word is despising the word of God. Proverbs 13:13 warned, “He who despises the word will be destroyed, but he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.” Engaging word of God is obedience to be saved. Engaging word of God is the evidence of trusting and hoping in God for what He can do. Obeying the word of God is what it takes to mark man as faithful one. Are you constantly obeying the Word of God?
Obeying word of God is to avoid any destruction in every challenge. For example, obedience displaced disobedience from destroying wedding in Cana of Galilee. John 2:1-2 stated, “…there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Now both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding.” Despite the presence of Jesus, shame showed up at the wedding to discolor the wedding when there was no more wine to serve. Bible recorded, “And when they ran out of wine, the mother of Jesus said to Him, “They have no wine. Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does your concern have to do with Me? My hour has not yet come. His mother said to the servants, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”” (John 2:3-5) Jesus’ response was not discouraging to the mother of Jesus. Rather, she encouraged the servants at the wedding not to despise His word for deliverance from shame. The word of Jesus speaks to all as stated, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”
Is the word of God missing in your life to settle you from destruction?
Become obedient by doing exactly what word commanded. Be obedient to God’s word and Let His command rule in every area of your life.
Prayer for today: Ask for the grace to be continual by doing as commanded in God’s word.