Deuteronomy 13:4(KJV)
Ye shall walk after the LORD your God, and fear him, and keep his commandments and obey his voice, and ye shall serve him, and cleave unto him.
Our anchor Scripture makes it clear that we exist to obey and keep God’s commandments, to serve Him, and depend upon Him in our daily lives. We’re to serve and worship the Lord with our spirits and the reverence He deserves. Serving God is our privilege as believers, for there is no distinguished honor than to serve the All-Powerful God who loves and adores us. It is not a burden but a blessing to serve Him. The service of God ensures and guarantees our lives and shields us against the visitation of evil. 1 Samuel 12:24 says, “Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you.” It is absolutely imperative that we make the Lord our priority by serving Him in truth with all our hearts. God wants us to serve out of gratitude, for being grateful to Him is the best motivator to honor and stand in awe of Him.
The fact remains God created us in order to bless us. However, to enjoy His blessings, we must willingly serve Him. There are profits to be gained from serving God. We can never be at a loss when we serve God wholeheartedly. If we are passionate about His service, we are not permitted to be tied down by any affliction. Exodus 23:25 says, “And ye shall serve the Lord your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee.” It is clear that our service to God provokes the blessing of God in our lives. God’s blessings flow for those who serve. Serving God and the interests of His Kingdom does not only pay the best, but it pays the most. In other words, its reward cannot be matched, equaled, or rivaled. No one serving God in truth is permitted to beg for bread. As it is written in Job 36:11, “If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.” Doing whatever the Word commands will commit God to confirm His Word any day, anytime, and anywhere in any life. There is no one who has served God wholeheartedly and walked away empty-handed. Isaiah 45:19 says, “I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.” Our service to God is never in vain.
Beloved, God is willing to deal with every burden of your life if you commit yourself to Him in quality service. Serve God and please Him alone. Be committed to God unconditionally. If you serve Him with your all, you have a far better chance of keeping everything else in the right place. Guard His position in your life carefully, and He will guard the rest of your life. Obey Him and do not adjust the Word of God to suit your lifestyle or character. Any fear of God that does not change your life is a wasted effort. So, do not pretend to fear the Lord and still continue to live in sin. Make the study of God’s Word a conscious and consistent habit in your life, for He promises to care for you, protect and bless you. As you obey and serve God, I see God cause you to enjoy undeniable prosperity and all-around pleasure in Jesus’ Name! Remember, serve God at all times and in all seasons of life without conditions.
O Lord, I receive the grace to serve You with my all. Help me to walk after You, fear, keep Your commandments, obey Your voice, and cling to You in Jesus’ Name.