BreakThruKey - Obedience Is Costly

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Obedience is Costly

- Cost to My Family for Me to Do God’s Will

You can trust God with your family!

Have you made a commitment to Christ about your vocation that may require your family to pay a high price in the future? Yes __ No __
If so, briefly describe that decision or commitment.

Can you recall a time when you chose not to obey God because of the potential high cost to those around you? Yes __ No __
If so, briefly describe the situation.

What are some things you know about God that could help you trust God to care for you and those you love?

Do you know of a situation where a person or a family had to pay a high price because your church followed God’s will? Yes __ No __
If so, briefly describe the situation.

God’s people will cheerfully do the will of God. Some of them will respond with generosity and count it an honour that God has allowed them to sacrifice for Him. Some will have life-changing experiences as a result of such an opportunity.

Based on Taylor’s brief account (“THE CRY OF A MOTHER’S HEART”), answer the following questions:

1. What did it cost Hudson Taylor to adjust his life to God and obediently go to China?

2. What did it cost Hudson’s mother for him to obey God’s will?

3. What did they learn about God’s love through this experience?

Leaving home and family on a dangerous mission was a very costly step for Hudson Taylor to take. His mother so loved the Lord that she was willing to pay the cost of releasing her son to missions. Both of the Taylors had to pay a high cost for obedience. Yet they both experienced the love of God in a way they had never known before.

Do you think God might call you to a costly adventure of faith? __ Yes __ No

How will you respond to God when He calls you to a costly commitment? Check one: __ Yes, Lord! __ No, that costs too much.

You may think the last question is a little premature. Not really. That is what the lordship of Christ is all about. You should be able to answer the last question without knowing anything about what God may call you to do.

Your whole life should be lived with the attitude of “Lord, whatever you may ask of me today or in the future, my answer is YES!” Come to the place in your life where you are willing to surrender ALL to Him.

Henry T. Blackaby