Revelation of God’s Word in our life

"If ye love me, keep my commandments." - John 14:15 KJV

Sometimes when we hear the preached Word of God, we do not agree with it. God’s Word sometimes does not fit our current lifestyle or beliefs we have become accustomed to. Some say, I will change and do that when God shows me. Rather than simply obeying, we say, “Why should I do that? I don’t agree.”

Those that are called the faithful in the Word of God loved God so much that they obeyed Him. When God gave promises for their obedience, they obeyed, even when they didn’t have evidence of God’s promises. God let Abraham know, if he would believe Him and obey Him, He would bless him. Abraham’s faith was the substance and evidence of God’s promises. Abraham believed and obeyed God.

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report." - Hebrews 11:1-2 KJV

It is by faith in God that we please Him.

"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." - Hebrews 11:6 KJV

Through faith we believe that God is all powerful, all wise, knowing all things, and that He loves us more than anyone else does, including ourselves.

Abraham did not know exactly where God was leading him when he left his home in Haran, but he obeyed God and went out.

"By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went." - Hebrews 11:8 KJV

Obedience often precedes revelation.

It is often after obedience to God’s Word, that we find our questions and arguments answered. God will show us AFTER we obey why He wanted us to make the change. Our understanding is opened and we receive revelation we did not have before we obeyed. And, it is through obedience to God’s Word that we can receive the blessings God has for us.