Daily Devotions: Well-Intentioned Disobedience - March 19, 2026

Luke 5:14 (ESV) - “And he charged him to tell no one, but ‘go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your cleansing, as Moses commanded, for a proof to them.’”

In this episode of Daily Devotions, Pastor David Sumrall reflects on the healing of the leper in Luke 5 and the importance of simple obedience to Jesus. After healing the man, Jesus gave him a clear instruction: do not tell others yet, but go to the priest and present the offering required by the Law of Moses as a testimony.

Instead of following that instruction, the man spread the news everywhere. While his intentions may have been good, he still disobeyed what Jesus asked him to do. Pastor Sumrall points out that obedience matters, even when we think our own ideas seem helpful.

Jesus had a purpose in sending the man to the priests. A healed leper appearing in the temple would have been a clear testimony to the religious leaders about what God was doing. When we ignore God’s instructions, even with good intentions, we can miss the greater purpose He has planned.

This Daily Devotion encourages believers that when God answers prayer or performs a miracle, the right response is simple obedience. Trust that the Lord has a reason for what He asks us to do, and follow His direction.

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