HEAR and ACT

When does disobedience occur? Dan Britton of the FCA explains that we are disobedient when we don’t act the first time.  There is no such thing as second-time disobedience.  How is obedience defined?  It is simply to hear and act accordingly.

Obedience applies in all areas of life—our Faith, marriage, family, job, friends, and officiating.   Look back at the definition—hear and act.  We usually don’t have a problem with the hearing.  The issue is acting—accordingly.  Let’s also emphasize “accordingly” when we act.  If we don’t act the right way in all areas of life, it’s just the same as being disobedient. 

In our relationship with God, first time obedience is a struggle.  We may see a need and don’t act the first time.  We feel God telling us to do “something” and we don’t do anything.  It’s a struggle.  In officiating, when do we struggle with obedience?

--Off the field, are we being obedient with our family?  Are we doing our “jobs” with our crew to make sure we have the best chance to be successful?

--On the field, are we ready mentally, emotionally and physically for the game?

Think about this question:  Are you marked as a person that is living a life of obedience or a life of disobedience?

Dan Britton explains further the top ten Godly results of the power of obedience… 

1. My obedience invites the favor and blessing of God. (Joshua 1:8)
2. Obedience always pleases the heart of God, who loves me. (John 14:21)
3. My obedience will always, in time, bring a harvest. (Galatians 6:9)
4. Choosing to obey is the ultimate expression of my love for Christ. (2 John 6)
5. Obedience is the pathway for intimacy with God. (1 John 2:3)
6. Obedience always delivers what it promises: freedom and blessing. (James 1:25)
7. Living a life of obedience leaves a legacy. (Psalm 112:1-2)
8. The prayers of the obedient are powerful and effective. (James 5:16) 
9. My life is always moving in the direction of my obedience. (Colossians 1:10)
10. When I try, I fail; when I obey, He succeeds. (Galatians 2:20)

Colossians 1: 10:  ¹⁰ Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce every kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better.

Remember this……….

Obeying = Clarity

Disobeying = Confusion