Obey The One

When we had a dog, the last thing that happened before lights-out was the feeding of DC.  He knew what time it was and if you weren’t careful when you opened the door, you could be victim to a one-dog stampede.

 

Believers should never forget The One Who saved them!  Our lives will reflect just how well we remember by the way we live.  Simply put, there will be evidence.  The Prophet Isaiah was faithful in God's message to the wayward people of Israel.  His message never wavered from trying to turn the people to obedience to The One [Jehovah] Who had 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 the beasts know the hand that feeds them!  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, and replaces them with attitudes of righteousness. So, will we be outdone by the animal kingdom? I should hope not!  Let us obey The One!