We will Obey

SCRIPTURE
"Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people. They responded, "We will do everything the LORD has said; we will obey." (Exodus 24:7)

OBSERVATION
The commandments were in the hands of Moses who was instructed to give them God's people.
Leadership requires a strength to obey God. As leaders we have to resist the temptation to please or offend others, when a message must be spoken. When direction is needed for straying people, misguided convictions or attitudes, a leader must step in to represent the truth of God's commandments. A leader often has to point to truth north...even when it might hurt or be more difficult than just going in the current direction we're headed.

APPLICATION
As a leader, I've been faced situations where I needed to speak truth into someone's life - at the expense of possibly hurting their feelings if they took things the wrong way. As a leader is a church, speaking truth into someone's life (when it's painful or it's about accountability) can come with a huge price. The person on the other end of the conversation can choose to leave the church. I always hope that people would respond with great, willing, humble hearts. But the reality is that we, the people, don't like to be told what to do, how to do it and TO DO IT!
Today, I want my heart's response to God to always be - "yes Lord, I will do everything you ask of me - I will listen and obey."

PRAYER
Yes, Father! I choose You, Your ways, Your instructions and commands. I will obey You!