8/29/13 Isaiah 50:10 Fear the Lord and Obey the Word of His Servants

Isaiah 50:10 (NAS) 

Who is among you that fears the LORD, That obeys the voice of His servant, that walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God.

 

Isaiah 50:10 (NIVUS)

Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the word of his servant? Let him who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God.

 
Although there are many people who are self-employed, the majority of us work for someone else.  As employees, we soon learn the chain of command.  We know that we must carry out the requests of our immediate supervisors, like we would if the CEO of the company made the request.
 
When it comes to the Kingdom of God, however, we sometimes forget the chain of command.  We know we need to fear Jehovah, the Lord God; we should honor and obey Him in all things.  What we may fail to acknowledge is that His servants and ministers have been endowed with Adonai's authority.  We reveal how much we revere the Most High when we hear, yield to, and obey those godly men who have authority over us.
 
Therefore, when you hear the voice of your pastor, an evangelist, a teacher, an apostle, or a prophet of God, and if you know what they say is in line with God's word, consent to and agree with what they say.  The Lord has set these in your life to bring overflow and advancement to you.  You will no longer walk in darkness and what was once obscure and confusing will become light.  Your path will shine with the brightness of God's splendor.
 
Make a choice today to put your trust and confidence in the name of Jesus, the Son of the One True God. You will always be safe and secure, as you are enclosed and hidden in His glory.  Lean on Him and He will always support you.

 

(Originally written 12-31-05)