Prompt Obedience
Bible Reference: Matthew 21:28 -31
In the aftermath of the mysterious 3 AM fire, the Holy Spirit began to unveil a series of powerful spiritual lessons. The second lesson He revealed to me was clear and urgent: Prompt Obedience.
Obedience is not merely doing what we are told—it’s doing it without delay. When it comes to divine assignments, delayed obedience is disobedience. And in spiritual matters, delay can be dangerous.
When Every Second Matters
There were three of us who responded to the fire that morning: my daughter and I, another resident in our building, and the fire department.
None of us knew exactly when or how the fire started. But what jolted both the resident and I from sleep was the same thing—an explosive sound. That blast triggered a response. I rushed to the window, saw the flames rising, and immediately called 911.
Within minutes, the fire department arrived and quenched the flames before it could spread or cause further devastation.
That moment illustrated something profound: Prompt response prevents greater destruction.
A Spiritual Parallel from the Fireground
Imagine if I had delayed. Imagine if the fire department had hesitated. The blaze could have jumped to another vehicle, possibly ignited more structures, and turned into a wild inferno.
As I meditated on this, the Holy Spirit whispered, “This is how My people should respond to Kingdom assignments.”
Just like firefighters spring into action when there’s an alarm, believers are called to respond instantly when Heaven rings the bell. Souls are perishing. Lives are burning in the flames of sin, despair, addiction, and hopelessness. When God prompts your spirit, go without delay.
The Parable of the Two Sons: Matthew 21:28–31
Jesus tells the story of a father who asked his two sons to work in his vineyard. One said “No” but later went. The other said, “I go, sir,” but never did.
In this season of evangelistic urgency—especially within the Wonder Double Agenda—God is calling every believer to bring at least three souls to church for their salvation and establishment.
In this season of evangelistic urgency, God is calling every Winner to bring at least three souls to church for their salvation and establishment on Sunday, April 27th, 2025.
Which son are you?
- Will you say, “I go Sir!” but delay or forget?
- Or will you rise immediately and act?
The King’s Business Requires Haste
The Bible reminds us:
“…the king’s business required haste.”
— 1 Samuel 21:8 (KJV)
We must act now. Souls are hanging in the balance.
Statistics tell us:
- 2 people die every second
- 120 every minute
- 7,400 every hour
- 178,000 every day
Where are these souls going? Many are stepping into eternal separation from God—into Hell fire—because no one reached them in time.
Your Obedience Could Be Someone’s Lifeline
Maybe it’s a neighbor.
Maybe it’s a coworker.
Maybe it’s someone battling suicide, depression, or addiction.
Your prompt obedience—a simple invite, a phone call, a Gospel conversation—could rescue them from eternal destruction.
Will you go out today and speak to someone about Jesus? Will you follow up and bring them to church this Sunday?
Final Charge: Choose Obedience Today
“If thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the Lord thy God… all these blessings shall come on thee…”
— Deuteronomy 28:1–14
Prompt obedience is the key to divine blessings.
Delayed obedience is disobedience—and it is dangerous.
Call to Action:
This weekend, don’t just intend to act—respond immediately.
- Make that phone call.
- Send that reminder text.
- Share your faith.
- Bring a soul to church.
Don’t delay. Eternity is at stake.
Remember, this Sunday is our Showers of Blessing Service. Your heaven of blessings will open, and you will be greatly rewarded in Jesus’ mighty name.
Please leave a comment below on your thoughts about prompt obedience.
Stay tuned for Part 3 of the Mystery Fire: Lessons Revealed series.
And if you missed Part 1, click below to read:
The Mystery Fire – Part 1: Pull Them Out of the Fire
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