What IS God Going to Do??

Welcome back.... Yesterday we were looking at how Jesus worked in a particular situation regarding 10 Lepers. We had begun learning a few principles that were in this passage. Look to Luke 17:11-19 as we journey together.

We learned that....
1) The Lepers believed Jesus could do something about their situation.

2) Jesus often times does not do things the way we would do things.

Now today we find our next nugget in verse 14..... And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed. MMMMMMM. Another God thing.

3) He often requires simplistic obedience to HIS instructions/commands. Obedience is usually about trust. Trust is an issue of the heart. God wants us to first be willing to simply obey HIM more than we want our will to be done. The Lepers demonstrated this by acting on what Jesus had said. HE said go, they didn't argue, negotiate (ever done this with God), pout, or reject. They launched out in obedience to go to the priest.

Now note, the healing did not take place until they were on their way in obedience. We all must remember this. Most of us say God if you will heal, help or work THEN I will obey. That is NOT the way HE works my friend. There is NO trust (faith) without obedience. Without faith it is impossible to please God! HE wants us to see that HE is able to do anything and desires for us to to trust HIS heart above our own selfish desires. These Lepers had no where else to turn. They turned to Jesus and obeyed, very simply obeyed. THEN they were healed!

God heard their cry and tested their heart then they tested HIS by obedience! Are you asking God for great things? Expecting HIM to do awesome things in your life? Then our next question is.... are you walking in obedience with HIM? Is there any area of your life where you are being disobedient? Do not expect HIM to work when you will NOT trust HIM nor HIS heart! HE longs to show HIMSELF strong but often times will not as we do not trust HIM. We selfishly try to maintain control to the point we deny by our disobedience the very ONE who can help!

Take time today to pray through your life and ask HIM to reveal areas of disobedience. Then turn and obey. Like a small child, simply say Yes Lord, Yes Lord, Yes, Yes, Lord!!! You may find that as you are going .....then you will be healed....AMEN! Then you will return as the Leper did and give HIM the glory HE deserves!

Blessings
Bruce