If You Had Only Listened – Part 2
“Oh, that you had heeded My commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Isaiah 48:18 (NKJV)
Obedience to God’s commandments not only benefits us individually but also transforms our environment and society as a whole. In this verse, God reminds us that following His ways leads us to experience two foundational blessings: peace and righteousness. These are deep needs of every human heart and our communities.
Two Results of Obeying God’s Commandments:
- Peace that flows like a gentle river.
- The peace God promises is enduring and serene, like a calmly flowing river.
- Who doesn’t long to live in peace with themselves, their family, and their surroundings?
- Obedience to God’s Word is the key to enjoying homes filled with harmony, safe schools, and stable communities.
- Righteousness like the waves of the sea.
- Righteousness flows from obedience to God’s commands and is essential for a healthy society.
- Injustice divides and corrupts, bringing resentment, bitterness, and revenge.
- Only by listening to and applying God’s Word can we experience a society where fairness and respect prevail.
“Oh, that you had heeded My commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea.” Isaiah 48:18 (NKJV)
Think About It:
- What areas of your life need the peace God promises through obedience?
- How can you promote righteousness in your home, community, or workplace?
- Take a practical step this week to live in obedience and share these blessings with those around you.