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  THE POWER OF OBEDIENCE
  by Basilea Schlink
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of obedience as a source
of strength and joy in our lives, and encourages listeners to follow
God's will, even when it's difficult.

Duration: 4:35 Topics: "Radio Show"
Scripture References: Matthew 16:24, John 4:34, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 6:6, James 1:22, 1 Peter 2:18, 1 John 2:17

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In this sermon transcript, Basilia Schlink discusses the power of
obedience in our lives. She acknowledges that obedience is often seen as
unpopular, especially among young people who strive for independence.
However, she emphasizes that obedience to God's will is the way to
experience joy and glory. Jesus' life serves as an example of loving,
trusting, and complete surrender to the will of God. Schlink encourages
listeners to follow Jesus' example and surrender to God's will, even in
difficult circumstances, as this will bring strength and fulfillment to
their lives.

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God lives and works today. Why do we experience so little of His
wonderful reality in our lives? Perhaps because we are no longer
prepared to go the way which brings such happy experiences. What way is
this? Listen to the answer offered in today's meditation by Basilia
Schlink called, The Power of Obedience.

In our day and age, no word seems to have become more unpopular than the
word obedience, especially among young people. Nothing is as bad as
having to be obedient. There is nothing we strive for as much as to live
and run our own lives.

But in this way we cheat ourselves of the source of all strength for our
lives. Whoever doesn't want to obey anymore shouldn't be surprised if
his life has become empty, weak, unhappy, and stale. The life and way of
our Lord Jesus really show what the power of obedience is all about.

Jesus' obedience was loving obedience, trusting obedience, complete
surrender to the will of His Father. Obedience was a life necessity for
Him, His daily food. As He said in John 4, My food is to do the will of
Him who sent Me, and to accomplish His work.

Jesus knew He was given the privilege of doing the very best will, the
wisest will of God, who created the universe and all mankind. Yes, to do
God's will was the Son's greatest joy, and this was His source of
strength. When Jesus calls to us, Come, follow Me, He is calling us to
follow Him on the way of obedience, out of love for Him.

Therefore, when our will is crossed or our plans and desires are
overruled, we should learn to surrender completely to the will of God
our Father. This means continually learning and practicing obedience,
especially when we have difficult superiors or when others treat us
unjustly. To follow their regulations and wishes may mean real suffering
for us.

However, we are to do it as long as their wishes do not contradict the
commandments of God. By following this way, we will experience what a
source of strength there is in obedience. Therefore, do not act
according to your own will, but according to God's will, no matter how
difficult or incomprehensible it might seem to you.

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bless you.

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Audio: https://sermonindex1.b-cdn.net/20/SID20734.mp3
Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/basilea-schlink/the-power-of-obedience/
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