If You Say So

If You Say So 

Hook
Faith is not proven by what we understand but by what we obey. God's instructions may not always make sense, but they always lead to His purpose.

Scripture
"Ruth said, 'If you say so, I'll do it, just as you've told me.'" — Ruth 3:5

Explanation
A believer's first response should always be, "What does God's Word say?"—and then obey it.

Ruth trusted Naomi's counsel and acted on it. In the same way, Simon Peter obeyed Jesus' instruction after a night of catching nothing: "But if you say so, I'll let down the nets" (Luke 5:5). His obedience produced a miraculous catch.

God's instructions may seem unreasonable to our minds, but His Word never fails. When God says it, our responsibility is to obey.

Application
What has God already spoken to you through His Word? Stop waiting for everything to make sense. Trust Him enough to say, "If You say so, I'll do it." Let God's Word have the final say in every decision.

Reflection
Is there an area of your life where God is calling you to obey, even when it doesn't seem logical?

Prayer
Lord, give me a heart that trusts Your Word above my own understanding. Help me to obey You promptly and completely. May Your Word always have the final say in my life. Amen.

Discussion Question
What instruction from God's Word do you need to obey today, even if it doesn't seem easy or logical?

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

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