Obedient

Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision: (Acts 26:19 KJV)

How I wish I could say that along with Paul. But there have been times I have been disobedient to God’s will in my life. Everything is so much better when His will is foremost in our lives.

Before we have a relationship with God, it doesn’t matter whether we do what we want or what someone else wants. We’re looking for enjoyment, for pleasure, for things centered about ourselves.

After coming to the realization that God created us, that He knows us from beginning to end, we find ourselves wanting to draw closer to Him. We desire to learn more about Him and the work He has laid out for us.

Being a Christian is really not a personal thing. As we draw closer to Him, our views are enlarged. We find His height; depth and width are greater than our comprehension, yet we are a part of Him.

Paul was given a commission: But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; (Acts 26:16 KJV)

Just as the disciples were given a commission: And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Matthew 28:18-20 KJV)

Paul taught us that we will be sent: For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! (Romans 10:13-15 KJV)

Not all will be called to preach, but we can help provide one and we can support one. We are called to explain our faith.

But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: (1 Peter 3:15 KJV)

Be not disobedient. Be ready to explain – it’s a Christian commission.