CHILD-FRIENDLY OBEDIENCE IS ACCESS!

Deuteronomy 28:1–2 "If you obey the Lord your God and do what He says, all these blessings will come to you."

 

What is Obedience? Obedience means listening to God and doing what He says—not just hearing but acting (James 1:22).

God loves it when we obey Him because it shows we love Him too!

Why Does Obedience Matter?

Obedience opens doors!

·        Isaiah 1:19 says: “If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land.”

·        John 14:23 says: “Anyone who loves Me will obey My teaching… and We will come to them.”

When we obey, we get access to:

God’s blessings.

God’s presence.

God’s guidance.

Bible Examples

·        Abraham obeyed and God blessed him (Genesis 12:1–2).

·        Peter obeyed Jesus and caught lots of fish (Luke 5:5–6).

·        Naaman obeyed and was healed (2 Kings 5:14).

What Happens When We Disobey?

Israel wandered in the desert because they didn’t obey (Numbers 14:22–23).

Saul lost his kingdom because he didn’t obey fully (1 Samuel 15:22–23).

How Can We Obey God?

Read His Word (Psalm 119:105)

Trust His plan (Proverbs 3:5–6)

Say “Yes” to His will (Luke 22:42)

Stay close to other believers (Hebrews 10:25)

Remember: "Obedience opens doors that prayer alone keeps knocking on." When we obey, we let God work in us and through us!

REFLECTION QUESTIONS

-        Why do you think obedience brings blessings?

-        Can you think of a time you obeyed and something good happened?

-        What is one thing God wants you to obey today?

PRAYER: Lord, help me obey You every day. Show me Your ways and give me strength to follow You. Thank You for loving me and blessing me when I obey. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Shalom

 

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