No Questions Asked, Obedience
Matt 9:9
9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. KJV
Luke 5:27-28
27 And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.
28 And he left all, rose up, and followed him. KJV
Call it Blind Faith, call it topsy-turvy trust, call it a loss of reason, but whatever you call it, it still stands as tall as a palm tree in the desert sands of doubt! Jesus is still calling those to a "No Questions Asked Obedience." Not that we don't methodically think through our decisions. Not that we don't wait patiently and resist quick, impulsive choices. We certainly believe in godly counsel on direction, but there are times that the will of God doesn't make human sense. When it doesn't do we allow others to talk us out of His will.
Luke said, "He left all." He wasn't promised a salary, a retirement package, an expense account, or even a lateral move within the company. In fact, it may have looked like a demotion. That is where trust comes in! Not pseudo-trust. You know, that trust that says, "I'll follow you and trust you if you…."and we give Jesus a list of 10 things that we need before we step off the cliff. No, He looks for complete trust. Trust that looks disfigured. Trust that doesn't make sense. Trust that causes others to shake their heads in disbelief. Trust that places you in His will. Trust that allows you to sleep at night. Trust that gives sweet peace. Trust that takes you to an upper room. Trust that gives you spiritual empowerment. Trust that allows you to function in your call. Trust that builds with gold, silver, and precious stone.
The most miserable person is the one of delay. I am talking about an internal attitude. Every time He nudges there is hesitation. Every time He calls there are illegitimate questions. Every time He beckons there is balking. That is the equation for misery!
Are you in the will of God?
When we stand before Him at judgment, fire is going to prove our obedience to His will. Wood, hay, and stubble will go up in smoke and a life of spiritual poverty will be standing alone. Why? Too many questions and excuses when He called.
Cut the strangling strings of question. Escape the noose of idol worship. You know, clinging to what is at the expense of losing what will be. He left all for the will of God. Are there any attitudes, unresolved issues, jealousies, envy or other spiritual vices that just simply need to be left behind? Do it to be in His will!
Pastor McLaughlin
