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The Pathway to Progress

Every step forward in your journey with God depends on obedience. Therefore, progress in your walk with God is obedience-based. Outside of obedience, we are only moving but not advancing.

Deuteronomy 13:4 says, “You shall walk after the Lord your God and keep His commandments.” True progress in life is not about doing more but about doing what God says. Obedience keeps you in step with His plan and shields you from unnecessary detours.

Even when His instructions seem hard, obey anyway. God never asks for obedience to limit you but to lead you. Abraham’s obedience brought blessing to generations. Peter’s obedience brought a miraculous catch of net-breaking harvest. Mary’s obedience birthed the Savior into the world. Your obedience will make you a blessing to many generations.

Delayed obedience often leads to delayed destiny. When you choose to obey immediately, you show God that you trust His heart, even when you don’t understand His leading.

To finish strong, you must walk in daily obedience. Every “yes” to God builds endurance and your faith for the journey ahead. Every yes to God is a step closer to finishing strong. Many die without finishing their ordained course. They have used up their time but didn't finish their task. Hence, Jesus said, "His meat is to do the will of the Father and to finish it". (John 4:34).

Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 13:4, John 14:15, Isaiah 1:19

Reflection Question:

• Is there an area where you need to obey God promptly?
• How has obedience in the past brought peace or a breakthrough to your life?