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Devotional by J.Pierce

Estimated Read Time:

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14-16 minutes

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Prayer

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Abba Yahweh (Father God),

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You see the hearts that obeyed You —
not halfway, not conditionally,
but sincerely and fully.

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You know the questions that rise
after the obedience is given
and the silence feels longer than expected.

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Teach us how to remain faithful
when the excitement fades,
when affirmation is absent,
and when the next instruction hasn’t come yet.

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Strengthen us to stand,
not just to step.

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Holy Spirit,
steady our spirits and anchor our trust.

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In Yeshua’s name — Amen.

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Introduction

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Obedience is often portrayed as a moment —
a bold decision,
a courageous step,
a powerful “yes.”

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But what Scripture reveals
is that obedience is not just a moment.

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It’s a posture.

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Many people discover that the real challenge
doesn’t come before obedience —
it comes after.

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After you’ve said yes.
After you’ve stepped out.
After you’ve done what God asked.

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That’s when questions surface:

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• Why hasn’t anything changed yet?

• Did I misunderstand God?

• Why does it feel quiet now?

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This devotional is for those who have already obeyed —
and are now learning how to stay faithful in the waiting.

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Scripture Exploration

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Faithfulness After Obedience

• Galatians 6:9 — Faithfulness matters even when results are delayed.

• Hebrews 10:36 — Endurance is required after doing God’s will.

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Standing Firm

• 1 Corinthians 15:58 — Steadfastness honors God.

• Ephesians 6:13 — After you’ve done everything, stand.

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Trusting God’s Timing

• Habakkuk 2:3 — God’s promises unfold at the appointed time.

• Psalm 27:14 — Waiting on Yahweh builds strength.

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Formation in the Waiting

• James 1:2–4 — Perseverance shapes maturity.

• Philippians 1:6 — God finishes what He begins.

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Together, these scriptures teach us:

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Obedience initiates the work.
Faithfulness sustains it.

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​​​​​​​​Deep Dive: Why God Often Doesn’t Add More Instructions

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After obedience, many expect:

• clarity,

• confirmation,

• momentum,

• visible progress.

But often God gives something else instead: space.​

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Space to:

• strengthen trust,

• refine motives,

• mature character,

• remove dependency on outcomes.

Silence does not mean abandonment.
Stillness does not mean stagnation.

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Sometimes God is not moving you forward —
because He is building you inward.

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Relatable Scenario

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You followed God’s direction.
You made the change.
You stepped into obedience.

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But now…
nothing feels different.

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No new instructions.
No reassurance.
No visible fruit yet.

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So you wonder:
Was that it?
Did I miss something?
Am I supposed to do more?

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But Yahweh is teaching you something vital:

Faithfulness is not always active movement.
Sometimes it is disciplined staying.

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Life Stories

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1. The One Who Wanted Immediate Results

They obeyed God expecting quick confirmation.
Instead, God taught them patience.

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2. The One Who Felt Forgotten

Silence made them doubt their obedience.
But God was strengthening their roots.

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3. The One Who Stayed Anyway

They remained faithful without clarity.
And when the time came,
God moved suddenly and decisively.

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Core Message

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Obedience says yes.
Faithfulness stays.

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You honor God not only by stepping forward —
but by remaining steady
when nothing seems to be happening.

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Everyday Challenges

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• Feeling discouraged after obedience

• Interpreting silence as rejection

• Wanting reassurance before continuing

• Comparing your timeline to others

• Temptation to undo what God asked you to do

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Modern Connections

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Our culture celebrates quick results,
immediate feedback,
and visible success.

But God values:

• endurance,

• consistency,

• quiet obedience,

• and trust without applause.

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Faithfulness is often unseen —
but never unrecorded.

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Reflection & Application

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Ask yourself:

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1. What has God already asked me to do that I’m still walking out?

2. Am I tempted to change direction because nothing feels different yet?

3. What would faithfulness look like this week?

4. Where do I need to stand instead of striving?

5. How can I trust God’s timing without rushing Him?

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Stay where obedience placed you.

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Closing Prayer

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Yahweh,
teach me how to remain faithful
after I’ve obeyed You.

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Help me trust You in the quiet,
stand firm without fear,
and wait without wavering.

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I choose faithfulness,
even when the path feels slow.

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In Yeshua’s name — Amen.

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Further Study:

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• Galatians 6:9

• Hebrews 10:36

• Habakkuk 2:3

• Psalm 27:14

• Philippians 1:6

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Key Takeaway:

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Obedience begins the journey.
Faithfulness carries it through.

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Concluding Thoughts:

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You have not missed God.
You have not stalled His plan.
You have not misunderstood your calling.

You are in the middle —
and God is still at work.

Stay faithful.
He has not forgotten you.

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