There have been quite a few students in my classes that have been very rebellious and resistant at first, but then they begin to change as they realize that rules are upheld despite how tough they think they are. I found that at first they did not obey, but later they did what was required and asked. They were obedient…
Matthew 21:28-32
The Parable of the Two Sons
28 “What do you think? A man had two sons. And he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ 29 And he answered, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he changed his mind and went. 30 And he went to the other son and said the same. And he answered, ‘I go, sir,’ but did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believed him. And even when you saw it, you did not afterward change your minds and believe him.
Which one are you? Do you say “YES!” on Sunday, then Monday turn back to the way of the wicked? Have you judged those that you think are not as “RIGHTEOUS” as yourself? Be it consciously or unconsciously, chances are we all have.
A great friend of mine this week said something that cleared up many issues for me. He said, “Obedience is more difficult than sacrifice.” Why? I feel it’s because it is required when we are at our most comfortable place, not when it’s the only way out. Sacrifice is easy, as it is immediate. Obedience is not immediate, and requires grace and patience.
Thank you Jesus!
Amen.
Shalom.
DK
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