Reading
SAA Notes
The Recabites obeyed their ancestor Recab through many generations by remaining Bedouin and teetotal. The Recabites are examples for us in obedience to the Lord!
SJA Notes
* Dear Lord God, thank You for Your faithfulness, please teach us of it today.
“The sons of Jonadab the son of Rechab have kept the command that their father gave them, but this people has not obeyed me.”
The Lord rewards faithfulness/obedience.
Specifically, faithfulness to HIM, obedience to HIS WORD, HIS COMMANDS.
This was true back when God spoke to Israel through Jeremiah.
This is true today, as God writes His word on our hearts.
Sometimes God will ask us to put limits in place that may not make sense.
Some of the limits God asks us to put into place will almost certainly be different to those He asks another believer.
They will be different. One to another, family, friends, church and outwards.
Regardless of difference, it is FAITHFULNESS that is underscored and bold-weighted in this passage.
Whatever path the Lord determines for us, whatever commands He lays on our hearts – Whatever it is, are we faithful like the sons of Jonadab were?
Are we faithful like Jesus was?
Let us be encouraged and convicted in this, to walk in obedience under God’s will.
* Gracious Lord and Saviour,
Please equip and empower us to walk in obedience under Your rule, Your commands.
Your word is good for us – It is life to our souls!
May we find our purpose in You, our identity, our frame and our life and health.
Amen.