Obedience is extremely important to God, and it’s extremely beneficial to us. King David’s obedience was accomplished so well, because he “inquired of the Lord.” On the contrary, you can’t be obedient if you haven’t been instructed or commanded, and most often you won’t receive instructions, if you do not inquire. Which can cause you to live unwisely and aimlessly.

‘And when David enquired of the Lord, he said, Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees,’ (2 Samuel 5:23).

King David did not go against the Philistines until he inquired of God. David did as the Lord instructed, and went against them and was swiftly victorious! However, God’s instruction was not the same when the same enemy returned to fight David and his men a second time. Thankfully, David did not arrogantly assume that because he was victorious the first time he inquired and received the instruction from God, that it would be the same this time around. Therefore, he inquired of the Lord again. When David inquired the second time, God told him not to go against the Philistines, but to wait in a certain place until he heard the sound of them marching on top of the mulberry trees, and then he was to advance quickly. David’s obedience resulted in winning the battle a second time. Each battle requires fresh revelation and instruction. Applying previous instructions can cause you to lose battles that are on different terrain or are under different circumstances.

Precious friends, always inquire of the Lord! In every situation, circumstance, battle, relationship, and adventure, whether in ministry, family, or business ask the Lord what is His will. When He instructs you, obey Him! Your obedience not only pleases God greatly, but it will advance you and bring you into triumphant victory..!

David E. Taylor

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