God's Call Requires Obedience and Readiness
- Baptist Daily Devotional
- Sep 8
- 2 min read
Rev. Charles Oppong-Poku | September 8 2025 | Acts 16:6-10
KEY VERSE: “After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.” Acts 16:10 (NIV)
MESSAGE:
God’s call is not only about hearing but also about obeying. When Paul received the Macedonian vision, he and his companions did not hesitate; they “got ready at once.” True discipleship is marked by immediate response and readiness to move when God speaks. This passage teaches us that delayed obedience can be disobedience, but readiness makes us instruments of God’s timely purposes. We can learn three lessons from today’s devotional: 1. God’s call requires discernment; 2. God’s call demands prompt action; 3. God’s call needs a willing team.
The first lesson from today’s text is that God’s call requires discernment. Paul and his team concluded that the vision was from God. Obedience begins with spiritual clarity - testing and confirming that the leading is from the Lord (1 John 4:1). We must cultivate discernment through prayer and Scripture. 2. God’s call demands prompt action. The team “got ready at once.” Faith is shown not only in believing but in acting without delay. Kingdom opportunities are often time-sensitive, and readiness ensures we don’t miss them. Finally, we learn that God’s call needs a willing team. Luke joins the mission here (“we got ready”), showing that obedience to God’s call often requires partnership. No one fulfils God’s mission alone; readiness includes walking in unity with others.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
How quickly do you obey when you sense God’s leading? The call of God must be met with immediate obedience and readiness. When we discern His will, act promptly, and partner with others, we position ourselves for fruitfulness in His mission.
PRAYER:
Dear Lord, help me to discern Your call clearly and obey without hesitation. Give me a heart that is ready to move when You speak and surround me with faithful partners for the journey. May my obedience open doors for Your gospel to reach those who are waiting. Amen. THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 251 Job 16–19 — Job’s Pain and Hope
DAILY word study: READY AT ONCE
The phrase “ready at once” in Acts 16:10 translates the Greek word euthys (εὐθύς), meaning “immediately, straightaway, without hesitation.” It is often used in the Gospels to describe how people responded to Jesus’ call (Mark 1:18, Mark 1:20). The word emphasises both urgency and trust.
Paul and his companions did not take the time to debate or delay; they discerned the vision, concluded it was from God, and acted accordingly. Their readiness was evidence of faith and obedience. Euthys shows a heart that puts God’s will above convenience. It is not reckless haste but discerned, prompt obedience. God’s call often needs timely action, and delay can mean a missed opportunity (Hebrews 3:15).
Reflect on this:
Readiness is about trust, not haste. When God’s will is clear, faith responds without hesitation, saying, “Yes, Lord,” and stepping forward at once.
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