Obedience

Friday, September 11, 2026

Good morning, Lord

Father in Heaven, open my heart and mind, Holy Spirit. Fill my consciousness and complete Your joy in me as I take up my cross and follow...In Jesus' name…

Memory verse: 1 John 1:8–9

8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the 

truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and 

just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all 

unrighteousness.

Verse of the day —Isaiah 46:4 “Even to your old age and gray hairs, I AM he, I AM he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”

Today’s reading: Proverbs 10-12 2 Corinthians 4

Obey

As we get older, we must make sure of our foundation in our faith. Our habits are the best sign of how great our faith foundation is. Our beliefs and what we think about most-these will form habits and routines that will result in behavior. So, what we do is based on what we truly believe and this results in daily lifestyle.

The problem many of us have is security. We worry about money. Will we have enough to take care of us the longer we live-for the really long term? Will my brain last? If I lose my mobility, who will take care of me?

These are real problems of our physical world.

There are two things I want to look at.

> Our Identity in Christ

>  True courage

Knowing  who we are in Christ-knowing the 'cornerstone' and who we are in Christ is an absolute must.

Romans 6:11 (ESV)11 "So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus."

2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come."

In Christ, we don't have to perform-actually performing is prohibited-obedience is commanded(Matthew 28:20).

Know that you are not an actor, you're a servant of the King and at the same time, a child of the king. Make this a matter of prayer.

It is said that true courage comes from true security. This means that we should be secure in the power we have and its inexhaustible source. Do we know this-ok-we know-but has this knowledge gone beyond the written word-is it written on the walls of our hearts and minds by the presence of the Holy Spirit?

If your courage is weak, tell God-admit it. The more nakedly honest you are before God, the more secure you become in your faith.

Psalm 27:14 (ESV)

14 "Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!"

No matter the degree of our strength, God will always grow us stronger if we continue to seek.

...because He loves us...

Father in Heaven,

Your amazing name is astounding! I know so little but want so much to experience what you have for me in this day. Forgive me for my weak faith-for my insecurity. I want to know You more and greater.

Tender and mighty God,

In the name of Christ Jesus,

Amen