From the Word:  A heart of obedience (Psalm 119:59-60 NASB)
“I considered my ways and turned my feet to Your testimonies.  I hastened and did not delay to keep Your commandments.”

While stationed with the Navy in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba years ago, several base residents, including me, were interviewed by the base paper, the Guantanamo  Gazette, as to what our New Year’s resolutions might be for the coming year.  I remember my response almost verbatim:

“I am not in the habit of making New Year’s resolutions.  I have submitted my life to Jesus Christ, and when God points out a habit or attitude that needs changing, I don’t want to put it off until another time but take action and make the change right away.”

Although my response in the interview was spontaneous, I realized that my thinking and priorities had been significantly influenced by the passage above.  I don’t want to delay obedience, but immediately obey God when I become aware of something in my life that does not line up with what He wants me to do.

If you are planning to make resolutions this year, don’t let this thought keep you from doing so, but let me suggest that your first resolution be, regardless of the day, that when God taps you on the shoulder about something, not to put off making the change until another day.

And may God give you a Happy New Year!

Please pray with us:
Pray for us for hearts of obedience, of immediate obedience, as we enter the new year.  And not out of obligation, but out of appreciation and gratitude for who Jesus is and for what He has done for us.  Thanks!

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