Welcome to the Family Altar Daily Devotional Guide of The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24TH 2025
TOPIC: THE REWARD OF OBEDIENCE
BIBLE PASSAGE: DEUTERONOMY 4:1-9

KEY VERSE:
Now, Israel, hear the decrees and laws I am about to teach you. Follow them so that you may live and may go in and take possession of the land the Lord, the God of your ancestors, is giving you – Deuteronomy 4:1.

Moses, in rehearsing the law of God to the would-be inheritors of the Promised Land, made them to understand that it was only in the keeping of God’s Word that their preservation in the land was guaranteed. It was like giving them a complete manual or owner’s guide that would enable them to maximize their enjoyment of the privileges God had in store for them in the Promised Land. God demanded full obedience to His word from them. They were charged to neither add to the word nor deduct from it.

The Israelites needed to be reminded of the grievous judgement that was visited on those who indulged in idolatry at Baalpeor and the impudent Israelite and Midianite lady slain by Phinehas to which they were witnesses. They had also witnessed the blessings of obedience as was the case of Phinehas and the Levites.

In God’s economy, God’s blessing and punishment are conditional. Once a person fulfills the condition of His promise, he or she is bound to receive the dividends of obedience. However, when a person breaks the commandments, he or she reaps the attendant consequences. So, where do you stand with God today on various issues affecting your life? Do you always check God’s word to find out His counsel regarding issues affecting your life? Do you follow God’s instructions when known? Remember that to obey is better than sacrifice.

ACTION:
Live a life of obedience.

PRAYER:
Dear Lord, help me to obey your precepts.