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The Fruit of Obedience

by Brett Fuller on September 07, 2020

Sometimes God sends us places and requires us to do things which demand that we blindly obey. In John chapter 9 Jesus encounters a man blind from birth. In order to perform the miracle He first spits in the dirt, makes mud, places the mud on the man's eyes & tells him he must go and wash in the pool of Siloam before he could have his vision granted. The problem was that he had to go to the place of his sending (Siloam means "sent") not being able to see where he was going.

Because he blindly obeyed though, he received the miracle he desperately needed. He not only came back seeing but he came back "seeing" why it was important to go.

When God tells us to do something, He rarely gives us all the reasons why we should do it. However, if we obey even when we don't understand the whys, then we will return not only with the fruit of our obedience, but also seeing why it was important to obey. Live right, live well...

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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