This is what the LORD says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go.
Psalm 48:17 (NIV)
Isaiah is a prophet who is bringing a message from God. The people were praising God with their words but not with their actions; their hearts were far from Him. At this time, they were probably in captivity in Babylon.
Isaiah’s words are ones of encouragement; God had not forgotten them. They need to change their ways and action. To listen to God and obey His laws. For God knows best; follow His directions and His path.
“If only you had listened to my commands! Then blessings would have flowed for you like a stream that never goes dry. Victory would have come to you like the waves that roll on the shore.
Isaiah 48:18 (GNT)
In verse 18, God reminds them that if they Had listened to Him instead of following sinful ways, His blessing would have flowed like a stream that never runs dry. Victory and peace would be theirs; rich blessings would be abundant, rolling like waves over the land.
What does this mean for us? It is vital to keep God’s laws and act accordingly. To have a teachable spirit and an attentive heart and to listen to the Lord, obey Him, and let Him guide our way. ⁂
Do you take time to listen to God; and have a teachable spirit?
Prayer; Our Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your patience and forgiveness. Lead us on Your path of righteousness and teach us to listen and obey. Like the Gerbera Daisy turns toward the sun, let us turn toward You and follow Your ways. In Jesus’ holy name. Amen
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Garden Faith 
Amen. May we listen and obey as the Lord guides us. Have a blessed day Jeanne ☀️💕
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Hi Dawn! Yes, when we listen and obey, God’s blessings flow. It is good to hear from you! Blessings! 💗🌹🌺
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Listen and obey are interconnected in the bible.
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Hi Matt, I agree, listen and obey are interconnected in the bible and our Christian walk. It is good to hear from you! 🌺
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Listening to God and obeying. Listening is important otherwise how would follow correctly but after listening is it followed with intended action which is obedience. Both are so very important in our walk. I like the two verses you have connected here. Have a great week Jeanne 💙💐
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Hi Manu, Sometimes we hurry from one task to another; instead of taking time and resting in God’s presence, listening to His direction.
Then as you said, we need to follow His guidance with obedience. It is good to hear from you! Have a joy filled week! 💗🌷🌺
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Good reminder – it’s not just reading His word and hearing Him, we must also follow His guidance. A reminder we all can use.
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Yes, I agree our goals should be to listen to God, have a teachable spirit, and have an attentive heart, listen, and obey. It is good to hear from you! Blessings! 💐🌺
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