Tag Archives: obedience

Even When We Don’t Know Where We Are Going

Posted on November 12, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

He obeyed and went even when he didn’t know where he was going. We obey our way out of places of confusion and indecision. By doing the next thing we know we should do, God opens another door calling for another step of obedience. Often with just enough light to take the next step, we obey. Continue reading →

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Purity

Posted on October 23, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The Psalmist also speaks of the value of meditating on the word. “I have hidden your word in my heart.” (11). He verbally recounts the word with his lips (13). “He meditates on the Lord’s precepts and considers his ways” (15). As we repeat the word verbally, meditating on it, and memorizing it, we are helped greatly in our efforts to live pure lives. Continue reading →

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I’ve Got a Better Idea

Posted on June 23, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

When he stopped negotiating and started obeying, God answered and brought the miracle he desired. Continue reading →

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Make Your Home in Me

Posted on May 25, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Abide in his presence through prayer, abide in his word through obedience and you will find intimacy with God and the joy of his presence. Continue reading →

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Every Promise

Posted on April 21, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

God’s dealing with the Israelite people is a reminder of the trustworthiness of the promises.

This text is also a reminder that the promises have conditions. Failure to meet those conditions has consequences. Continue reading →

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Fearing God Without Being Afraid

Posted on February 14, 2024 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Fearing God means having an “astonished reverence” and standing in awe of Him, not living in servile fear. It leads to an intimate relationship with God and a life of obedience and worship. Continue reading →

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Missing Out on the Blessing

Posted on December 20, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

The people procrastinated their obedience: “Yes we will build the temple someday, but not yet.” They became more concerned with their own personal pleasure and building their own houses, while they neglected their call to rebuild the temple. Delaying their obedience, they lost out on the blessing of God. Continue reading →

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Itchy Ears

Posted on October 25, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

October 25 Itchy Ears Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalms 119:25-32 | Jeremiah 48:1-49:22 | 2 Timothy 4:1-22 | Proverbs 26:9-12 Today’s Scripture Focus: 2 Timothy 4 For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, … Continue reading →

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Seeking the Blessing of God

Posted on August 9, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Ezra and the people began to fast and pray for more of God’s blessing. Continue reading →

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Reckless Abandon

Posted on June 30, 2023 by pastorjeffsneighborhood

Paul may be uncertain about his future, but he is clear about his calling and purpose in life. Continue reading →

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