Obey The One

It was the last thing that happened before lights out – someone fed DC, the family dog.  He knew what time it was and if you weren’t careful, when you opened the door, there was a one-dog stampede!

 

Believers must never forget The One Who saves them!  Our lives will reflect just how well we remember this!  The Christian’s life should be full of evidence to prove we remember.  The Prophet Isaiah was faithful in God's message to a wayward Israel.  His message was consistent, always pointing them toward obedience of The One [Jehovah] Who faithfully cared and provided for them.  Isaiah 1:3 says, "The ox knows his owner, and the donkey its master's feeding trough, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand."  It doesn't get much plainer that this: even animals know the hand that feeds them ... yes, even as DC did!  Isaiah's words seem to fit well today: over and over God cares for us, provides for us, sustains us, comforts us, protects us, and delivers us yet we rebel -- ignore His commands, compromise His Truth, and reject His Ways. God forgives those who seek His forgiveness, and He provides a way back: "Wash yourselves. Clean yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil.  ...  though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow ... " (1:16, 18)  God cleanses from the inside out; washes away rebellious spirits; replaces them with attitudes of righteousness. So, will we be outdone by the animal kingdom? I should hope not!  Let us obey The One!