God Says It, We Do It

God Says It, We Do It

“Once you have the city, burn it down. GOD says it, you do it. Go to it. I’ve given you your orders.” (Joshua 8:8)

One clear hallmark of spiritual growth is prompt and wholehearted obedience. When God gives an instruction, the speed and sincerity with which we respond often reveal the true state of our walk with Him. Delayed obedience is often disguised as caution, but simple obedience is an expression of trust.

Our text is plain: God says it, you do it. God speaks; we respond. The Psalmist reminds us that the instructions of the Lord are perfect and purposeful—they are given to make the simple wise. In other words, obedience is not a burden but a pathway to wisdom and maturity. The more we practice the Word, the more the Word shapes us.

“The law of the Lord is perfect, restoring the whole person; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.” (Psalm 19:7 AMP)

True restoration—spirit, soul, and body—comes as we consistently look into God’s Word and act on it. James teaches that blessing is not found in hearing alone or in occasional obedience, but in continuing to do what God has said. Growth is cumulative. Faithfulness practiced daily produces visible progress over time.

God says it. We do it.

Reflection
Is there an instruction from God you have heard but postponed? Obedience is not about full understanding; it is about full surrender. Every step taken in obedience deepens our wisdom and draws us closer to God’s purpose for our lives.

Prayer
Father, thank You for Your perfect Word that brings life and wisdom. Give me a heart that responds quickly and faithfully to Your instructions. Help me not to be a hearer only, but a consistent doer of Your Word. As I walk in obedience, let Your work in me be evident to all. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have a fruitful day,
(Dr.) Emmanuel Okoro
(aka Dr. Lift) 

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