Practicing Simple Obedience

Obedience, especially during seasons of waiting, can be difficult. Acts 1:12-13 tells us that after Jesus ascended, the disciples did exactly what He commanded: they returned to Jerusalem and waited.

Often times in the waiting we wrestle with doubts—“Did I hear God correctly?” “Why isn’t something happening?” “Is something wrong with me?” But sometimes, the most spiritual thing we can do is wait with faithful obedience.

The disciples had just lived through the most chaotic, miraculous, and terrifying days of their lives. They could have scattered, made their own plans, or assumed it was time to act. Instead, they obeyed. And their obedience was not passive; it was active waiting—full of expectation and preparation.

As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit, but we still await many things: answers to prayer, healing, breakthrough, revival. This kind of waiting is fertile ground for revival if we choose to trust and obey even when we don’t understand.

Scripture:
Psalm 37:34 - “Wait for the LORD and keep His way.”
 

Application:
Reflect on an area of your life where God is asking you to wait or obey without full clarity. What would faithful obedience look like in that space?
 

Prayer:
Lord, help me to obey even when I don’t understand. Teach me to wait with purpose and to trust that Your promises will be fulfilled in Your timing. Strengthen me when I grow restless or doubtful, and remind me that You are always working, even in silence.