Freedom From Tedious Obedience

For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey him and the power to do what pleases him. (Philippians 2:13, NLT)

Good Morning!

I waited behind a vehicle for almost five minutes while the driver attempted to move through an intersection. Let me give you the picture: two drivers attempted to move through the intersection at the same time. Both stopped, hesitated, inched out together, waved at one another to move forward, stopped again . . . and seriously repeated the process for five minutes . . . yes, I timed it. At first, I found myself to be a little on the cranky side . . . and then it struck me . . . both drivers were trying to do the right thing . . . obey the law. Who knew obedience could be so tedious?

The Apostle Paul explained that God gives the desire and power to obey His way, will, and word, which can be described as transformed living.

For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey him and the power to do what pleases him:
The Spirit, the life-giving force of God, constantly works within and through Christ followers. To know Christ Jesus is to know the Spirit. The Spirit continually works within the mind, emotions, and heart with a transformational power. Self-centered living is transformed into Christ-centered living. In turn, obedience can be translated as a liberation process from the darkness and oppression that surrounds the individuals who live without Christ.

There is nothing tedious in obedience through the desire and power of the Spirit.
Live free!
Experience the work of the Spirit.
Enjoy the process of obeying and pleasing God.

Learning with you to live free in the Spirit,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)