In the Christian life, there is definitely a link between the life of faith and daily obedience. We looked at the Life of Moses and saw how he obeyed God’s commandments going before Pharaoh with each plague. At the same time, you see how God took him from being afraid to speak to the end where he is raising his staff and burying the Egyptian army. Following Christ will never be more profound than simply obeying each day what God is asking of us, regardless of our emotions or human logic. As we do that, He will continue to change us… Here is an interesting story along those lines…
Desert Pete
Many years ago, a weary traveler hiked for miles across the desert with the hot sun beating down upon his back. His water supply was gone, and he knew that if he didn’t find water soon to quench his thirst, he would surely die.
In the distance he spotted a deserted cabin, which brought hope that maybe water would be found there. He made his way to the cabin and discovered an old well. He frantically pumped the handle of the well to draw water, but all that came from the pump was dust.
Then he noticed a tin can tied to the pump, with a note inside. The note said:
Dear Stranger:
This pump is all right as of June 1932. I put a new sucker washer in it, and it should last for quite a few years. But the washer dries out and the pump needs to be primed. Under the white rock, I buried a jar of water, out of the sun and corked up. There’s enough water in it to prime the pump, but not if you drink some first. Pour about ¼ of the water into the pump and let her soak for a minute to wet the leather washer. Then pour the rest medium fast and pump hard. You’ll have water. Have faith. This well has never run dry.
When you get watered up, fill the bottle and put it back as you found it for the next stranger who comes this way.
– Pete
Praying that God will give you the faith to obey and follow what He is laying out for you right now…
“He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.”
John 14:21
God Bless,
Trevor Steenbakkers – Men’s Ministry Pastor