1 Samuel 15:23 For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the Lord, he hath also rejected thee from being king.

            When we think about rebellion we often think about breaking the bonds from an unjust king. The United States was born of rebellion so we do not look at it as a negative thing. Spiritually it is sin. Rebellion was invented by Satan.

            If all it takes to be a rebel is to reject the word of the Lord, how close are we to treason, we who call Jesus Lord? It is not a kind thought. It is harsh to accuse. What if all it takes is to say; “I didn’t hear you!” The sound of my father’s voice echo loudly down the years of memory; “Come here when I call you!” I heard but I was afraid. Is that your excuse? Are you afraid? “I can’t.” “Don’t ask me.” “I’m not ….” You fill in the blanks.

            Christ died for us, we belong to Him. Rebellion is not allowed. He chastens those He loves. The truth is God is love and He desires a love response. We have nothing to fear in answering the Father. He has good things planned for us. How are you going to know what that is if you don’t answer?

Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

Don’t you want to be like that?