OBEDIENCE ALWAYS BRINGS BLESSINGS

Date: Sunday, 07 July 2022
Venue: Mahayahay 2, Pardo Cebu City
Message: Orly Bayate – Senior Pastor of the UCIPI

Good morning church. We would like to thank the following person for the succeeding event of our 3rd church anniversary last Sunday.
I would like to inform everyone that we will be having a couple’s night every last Friday of the month. And prayer and fasting every 3rd Friday of the month.


Obedience always brings blessings.
“Our willingness and desire to be obedient to the teachings of Jesus is at the heart of our entire faith walk.”
You cannot separate faith from Obedience. Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) – And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Luke 11:21 (NIV) – When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe.
Luke 11:28 (NIV) – He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.“
Obedience keeps the strongman out.
God’s simple requests often serve as stepping stones to life’s most wonderful blessings.

“I believe Christians often perceive/notice obedience to God as some test designed just to see if we’re really committed to Him. But what if it’s designed as God’s way of giving us what’s best for us?” – Groeschel
We must be obedient because we want to be – Not because someone tells us to or the bible says we must.
Obedience always brings God’s blessings


Luke 5: 1-11 (NIV) – One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. 2He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets, 3He got into one of the boats, then one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. 4 When he had finished speaking he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and let down the nets for a catch” 5Simon answered, “Master we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” 6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink. 8When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me Lord; I am a sinful man!” 9For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, 10and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from noon you will fish for people.” 11So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.

Samtang ang mga tawo nanagdotdot kaniya aron sa pagpatalinghug sa pulong sa Dios, siya nagtindog sa bay-bayon sa lanaw sa Genesaret.
2 Ug iyang nakita ang duha ka sakayan diha sa daplin sa lanaw; apan ang mga mangingisda mikawas na niini ug nanag-uyab sa ilang mga pukot.
3 Ug sa paghisakay niya sa usa sa mga sakayan, nga iya ni Simon, siya mihangyo kaniya sa pagtulak niini ug diyutay gikan sa mamala. Ug siya milingkod ug nagpanudlo sa mga tawo sukad sa sakayan.
4 Ug sa nakaundang na siya pagsulti, siya miingon kang Simon, “Palawod kamo ug itaktak didto ang inyong mga pukot aron maka-kuha kamo.”
5 Ug si Simon mitubag kaniya, “Ginoo, tibuok gabii namong hago ug wala gayud kamiy nakuha! Apan tungod sa imong sulti akong itaktak ang mga pukot.”
6 Ug sa nabuhat na nila kini, ilang nakuha ang mabagang duot sa isda; ug kay nagkabusbos na man ang ilang mga pukot,
7 gikamay nila ang ilang mga kauban nga didto sa usang sakayan aron sa pagduol ug pagtabang kanila. Ug sila miduol ug ang duha ka sakayan ilang napuno sa mga isda nga tungod niana hapit na kini malunod.
8 Apan sa pagkakita niini ni Simon Pedro, siya mihapa sa tiilan ni Jesus ug miingon kaniya, “Pahawa kanako, Ginoo, kay ako usa ka tawong makasasala.”
9 Kay siya nahibulong man ugod, ug ang tanan nga mga kauban niya, tungod sa mga isda nga ilang nakuha;
10 ug maingon man usab sila si Santiago ug si Juan, ang mga anak ni Zebedeo nga mga kauban ni Simon. Ug si Jesus miingon kang Simon, “Ayaw kahadlok; sukad karon mangisda ka nag mga tawo.”
11 Ug sa nadahik na nila ang ilang mga sakayan ngadto sa mamala, ilang gibiyaan ang tanan ug mikuyog sila kaniya.

1st request

Jesus wanted to use Simon (Peter’s) boat as a platform to address the multitude. It wasn’t a particularly remarkable request, but Peter’s willingness to comply to Jesus request paved the way for a life changing blessing.

What we lean here is: How important is it for us to learn to obey God in even the smallest matters,

2nd Request

The second opportunity to say Yes or No. Peter must have been tempted to decline, He was a seasoned fisherman, he caught nothing all night
Here a young teacher, a Carpenter not a fisherman asks him to go fishing again.
Notice: Luke 5: 5 (NIV) – 5Simon answered, “Master we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
Take Note: Obedience leaves the outcome to God. Here’s the point about obedience:
Luke 5:6 (NIV) – 6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.

A. It’s when the Information becomes Revelation and it flows into the Application

B. God always has abundance waiting to manifest in your life. As a result of Peter’s obedience, Jesus demonstrated His power and Sovereignty for all to see.

3 REASONS WHY OBEDIENCE IS CRITICAL TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE.


I. OBEYING GOD IN SMALL MATTERS IS AN ESSENTIAL STEP TO RECEIVING GOD’S GREATEST BLESSINGS.

Psalm 128:1 (NIV) – Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him.

A. Imagine if Peter said, “No I’m tired “Please use another boat” or “It’s a waste of time we fished all night.” If he said anything other than yes- he would have missed the greatest fishing experience of his life.
B. Often our greatest blessings come as a result of our willingness to do something seemingly unimportant. What has God been asking you to do?

II. OUR OBEDIENCE ALWAYS BENEFITS OTHERS.
A. Your obedient life is not just about you, you become a channel for God to flow through.
Genesis 22:18 (NIV) – “And through your offspring, all nations on earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed me.”
Luke 5:6-7 (NIV) – 6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
B. Because of Peter’s obedience when he prayed for the cripple at the temple.
Acts 3:6-7 (NIV) – 6Then Peter said, “Silver or gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk.” 7Taking him by the right hand, he help him up, and instantly the man’s feet and ankles became strong.
C. You can’t hide obedience others see it and are drawn to it and desire it.

III. WHEN WE OBEY GOD WE WILL NEVER BE DISAPPOINTED.

A. Jesus turned an empty boat into a full almost sinking boat
Joshua 1:8 (NLT) – Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.
B. If you want increased favor in your life start obeying God in every area.
Proverbs 10:22 (Amp) – The blessing of the Lord brings [true] riches, and He adds no sorrow to it [for it comes as a blessing from God].

FOR MANY, IT MAY BE EASIER SAID THAN DONE. SO HERE ARE SOME GUIDELINES:

1. Obedience is doing anything God commands you to do, regardless of the cost.
2. Your obedience guarantees that God will always respond in favor of you.
3. Promotion always follows obedience
4. Your obedience to God’s Instructions is the only proof of your love for Him.

Challenge: Can I encourage you: Just start doing those things that you already know to do. God has been calling you to lay down things that are blocking the blessings.
Hebrews 11:6 (NIV) – And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
John 14:15 & 23 (NIV) – 15 ”If you love me, you will obey what I command.” 23Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching, My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.”