Jeremy Utley - Obey Without Delay

Jeremy UtleyJanuary 19, 201711mWatch on YouTube

Speaker: Jeremy Utley Title: Obey Without Delay Date: 01-15-2017 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

The central message is the urgent need for immediate obedience to God's commands, emphasizing that delay is dangerous. Drawing from the Israelites' grumbling in the wilderness, the speaker warns against postponing obedience, noting that conviction from the Holy Spirit requires an immediate response. True obedience involves actively filling the void left by sin or wrong attitudes with positive action, rather than just eliminating the negative behavior.

Outline

The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.

The warning from Numbers chapter 14The speaker shares a warning from his heart based on the story of the Israelites in Numbers chapter 14.

Israel's grumbling and consequenceThe people grumble and wish they had died in Egypt, leading God to declare they will wander in the wilderness and not enter the promised land.

Too late to obeyAfter initially refusing to go, the Israelites try to obey the next morning, but Moses warns them it will not succeed because the Lord is not with them.

The need for immediate obedienceThis story serves as a reminder that we must obey God immediately rather than dragging our feet and delaying.

The call to repentance is not always availableWe cannot assume we will always feel conviction or that the opportunity to repent will remain forever if we harden our hearts.

Now is the day of salvationQuoting scripture, the speaker emphasizes that now is the acceptable time and the day of salvation, urging believers not to receive God's grace in vain.

What it means to receive grace in vainReceiving grace in vain means God's grace does not accomplish its intended purpose in our lives, such as turning us from ungodliness through repentance.

The danger of fading convictionIf conviction fades, it does not mean God's will has changed; rather, it indicates a hardening of our hearts.

Resolving to obey immediatelyWhen we feel conviction, we should resolve to act immediately—whether apologizing, making a phone call, or returning money—instead of sleeping on it or delaying.

Eliminate the bad and fill the voidIt is not enough to simply eliminate bad behavior; we must fill the void left behind, much like scripture teaches about casting out evil and replacing it with good.

Replacing stealing with working and givingUsing biblical examples, the speaker notes that someone commanded to stop stealing is also created to start working so they can give to those in need.

Overcoming complaining with praiseSharing personal experience, the speaker explains how praising God in difficult circumstances drowns out the spirit of complaining.

Overcoming accusation with intercessionSimilarly, interceding in prayer for others drowns out a spirit of accusation and judgment.

Summary of immediate obedience and good replacementThe speaker concludes by encouraging listeners to obey God's light without delay so His grace is not in vain, and to replace evil thoughts with praise and intercession.

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