Keepers and Doers - More Christ in Christmas

 My Christmas ABC's

O is for obedient - Jesus said, "Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God and keep it." (Luke 11:28 KJV)  Paul said of Jesus, "Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered." (Hebrews 5:8 KJV) And Jesus also said, "My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me. If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself." (John 7:16-17 KJV)

It is not enough just to profess faith or belief in Jesus Christ, we must be obedient to His and His Father's commandments. No corner cutting, no little white lies, no compromises, no cheating. Just plain, old-fashioned obedience. And when we don't measure up, we repent and keep working on it. Whatever our own "it" is. Jesus is patient, kind, merciful and loving. His grace is sufficient for our weaknesses.

We all need a Savior! And aren't we grateful that God, Our Heavenly Father provided one for us.