History is filled with examples of people who ignored what they needed to hear in favor of what they wanted to hear - with devastating consequences. Napoleon Bonaparte believed his army was unstoppable, yet he ignored the warnings about invading Russia in winter. Blockbuster was at the top of the at-home entertainment industry but dismissed the rise of streaming. Both refused to hear the truth, and both faced ruin.

But this isn't just a lesson from history - it's a spiritual reality. The Israelites in Jeremiah's time rejected God's warning and suffered exile. Jonah ran from God's command, prioritizing his desires over obedience. Even today, we are tempted to rationalize, minimize, or reject God's Word when it conflicts with what we want.

Yet, in contrast to all who have chosen themselves over God's Word, Jesus showed perfect obedience in the Garden of Gethsemane. He prayed, "Not my will, but yours be done," submitting to the Father's plan to save us. Jesus did this his entire life - on our behalf, for us. So that he could give us his perfect obedience as a gift.

📖 What voices are you listening to? Are you following what you want to hear or what God says you need to hear? This sermon challenges us to submit to God's Word, trusting that His will leads to true life and blessing.

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