Obedience Does Not Always Make Sense

It’s natural for us to want to understand things, but sometimes the Holy Spirit suggests we do strange things. Has this ever happened to you? Have you ever felt urged to do something that made no sense at the time, but you later discovered it to be an important urging from the Lord?

God has granted us minds and wits, but they are nothing in comparison to the mind and knowledge of God. We are limited at best, and even the smartest among us cannot come close to the wisdom and omniscience of our Creator. As such, it behooves each of us to listen to God’s command even when we do not understand it. We can easily be swayed from obedience that will ultimately benefit when we are instructed to do something that’s not logical. The person who fears God obeys, even when it doesn’t make sense.

We can thank God for our minds and senses while also realizing that those who rely on their insight alone can be tremendously foolish. God knows more than us, and His commands are for our own good; therefore, let us acknowledge His wisdom and power and obey Him with urgency.

Pray

Dear heavenly Father, forgive me for trusting in my own wisdom over Yours. I ask for faith to receive Your wisdom as I read Your Word, pray, and hear godly counsel from those who fear You. Give me the strength to believe and obey even if it doesn’t make sense. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.