“The friendship of Yahweh is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant.” ~King David
Jesus calls me to maturity and to be a friend. It is my obedience and worship of God that leads …
Tag Archives: Obedience
“By faith he went to live in the land of promise.” ~Author of Hebrews
Worry is not faith. Faith is obedience. God says go. I must go. God has a goal in mind for me. …
Why? Why should I? Who says I must?
There is always the question of why looming in front us. Why? Why should I? Who says I must? Why …
“Teach me, Yahweh, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end.” ~King David
Why this is important: There is a lot to be said for staying the course with God. He certainly …
“I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.” ~Jesus
We start out as slaves. Our path to maturity starts with servitude and obedience. I saw this in my relationship …
“Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Messiah [Christ] has been born of God.” ~Apostle John
Why this is important: Here is a great promise. It is to everyone. No exceptions. And …. it is a …
“Although Jesus was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered.” ~Author of Hebrews
How do we learn trust and obedience? This is not an answer we want to hear. We learn trust and …
Will God give us a new heart and Spirit?
Now here is good news. God can’t see our old heart. God can’t see that we are dirty and need …
How did Jesus learn obedience?
The main thing: Jesus is all about doing what He sees His Father doing. He listens to God. Jesus doesn’t …
“I can do nothing on my own.” ~Jesus
Even Jesus the Messiah – God the Son – consulted with God the Father before doing anything. How much more …
Will we rebel or obey?
Why this is important: Jesus is perfectly aligned with His Father, God. That is the source of His power. Jesus challenges …
“It shall come about, if you listen obediently to my commandments which I am commanding you today.” ~Moses
There are a lot of things all of us can focus on. We have a choice to make. I have …
“Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord!” ~King David
It is one thing to start on the journey with God, but it is completely another to finish and stay …
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~Apostle Paul
In some circles, the end game is to be saved. Now that is important, but it is not the end …
Is it normal to question our relationship with God?
It is normal to question our relationship with God. Just think of Thomas. Jesus loved him and chose him as …
“For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.” ~Jesus
Why this is important: Jesus is completely obedient to the will of His Father. 24/7 it is all about what …
What is the outcome if we act on what Jesus commanded?
When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, …
What is disobedience all about? What are the consequences?
For we who have believed enter that rest, as he has said, “As I swore in my wrath, ‘They shall not …
“In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence.” ~Author of Hebrews
In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who …
Will our love of God lead to obedience?
You shall love the Master your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all …
Will we listen to Jesus or not?
Let us go to Judea again.” The disciples said to Him, “…are You going there again? John 11:7-8 Great insight …
“The religious elites don’t take it into their hearts and live it out in their behavior. It’s all spit-and-polish veneer.” ~Jesus
Why this is important: Jesus has a real thing about hypocrisy. His frequent target are the religious leaders. In Matthew …
“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Master, Master,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father who is in heaven will enter.” ~Jesus
Jesus learned obedience “from what He suffered.” As the divine Son of God, Jesus did not have to suffer, but …
“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” ~Jesus
Jesus continues His Manifesto (aka The Sermon on the Mount). Jesus is getting close to wrapping it up. Jesus does …
Do wrong motives hinder effective prayer?
Often we veil our religious quarrels under the disguise of “spirituality.” We have the wrong motives. We are like Miriam …
What is the proper response to human authorities? Are they are to be obeyed by everyone?
Everything we do should be for the glory of the Master Jesus and the good of His reign [kingdom]! Peter …
Did Jesus come to abolish the Law?
Jesus continues His manifesto (found in Matthew 5-7). There is a lot to learn here. Jesus is being clear, as …
Will we happy if we are obedient to Jesus?
Jesus asks very penetrating questions of us. Jesus is patient. Jesus is waiting for our answer. What will we say? …
Should we be foolish or understand what the Master’s will is?
What we know: I need to wake up from my sleep. I need to get up out of my coffin. …
Will we learn how to be obedient?
We have a lot to learn about obedience. We have a great teacher in Jesus the Messiah. What matters the …
Must God’s people not only listen to God’s word but also put it into practice?
Listening also requires obedience to God. Jesus makes that clear. Taking sides with Jesus means much more than saying the …
Is obedience thicker than blood?
Jesus challenges us to see the reality of GOD’s World (Kingdom). We think a lot about our families. What about …
Do we love Jesus? Are we obedient? Does it matter?
I admit it is tough to always be obedient. I have a rebellious streak in me. We all do. The …
Who are we slaves to? Sin or Jesus?
We know it. Obeying runs against the grain of what we want to do. Jesus demands that we be obedient …
Did Jesus follow God’s perfect timing in His obedience?
Jesus the Messiah’s life was lived under the shadow of the cross. He was concerned that people should understand his …
What food gives me energy and keeps me going?
Jesus challenges us to focus on the main thing. God has a goal for us today. God wants us to …
Am I working for myself? Who am I working for?
My work is not for myself. My work is for our God. I am a slave to my Master Jesus. …
Are we ready to do God’s will?
Many of our struggles about faith have to do with timing. We believe, at least in theory that God will …
Am I cheating on God?
Am I cheating on God? There are times I just want my own way. That cheats God of the relationship …
“The Sovereign Master has opened my ears; I have not been rebellious, I have not turned away. I offered my back to those who beat me” ~Isaiah about Jesus
I have a lot to learn about obedience. I have a great teacher in Jesus the Messiah. As a disciple, …
“Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Master.” ~Apostle Paul
I have a job. It is to be obedient to my parents. There was a point in time where that …
“Work out your salvation with fear and trembling.” ~Apostle Paul
Jesus calls on me to love. That requires that I do good deeds. We not only share God’s grace, but …
“Son though he was, Jesus learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him.” ~Author of Hebrews
Obedience to the will of God demonstrates the reality of a person’s faith in Jesus the Messiah. I must learn …
Was Jesus the Messiah’s obedience necessary for God’s salvation plan?
I have a lot to learn about obedience. I have a great teacher in Jesus the Messiah. As a disciple, …
“Whatever he tells you, do it.” ~Mary, mother of Jesus
Mary gives the servants at the wedding some good advise. I must listen as well. Notice that is is unqualified …
“Good morning! Did you catch anything for breakfast?” ~Jesus
I go about my work oblivious of Jesus. I don’t think He is around. I feel abandoned. Where is Jesus …
What is the relationship between obedience and faith in God?
Obedience to the will of God demonstrates the reality of a person’s faith in Jesus the Messiah. I must learn …
“I do exactly as the Father commanded Me.” ~Jesus
Jesus commands me to love. Jesus owns me. I am His slave. My job is to do what I am …
“Silence!” ~Jesus
One word. Jesus rebukes the storm. Jesus is in the power of the Holy Spirit, as the Son of God. …
Obedience – Did it mean the ultimate personal cost for Jesus?
Jesus was not wrestling with God’s will or resisting God’s will. Jesus is obedient. He was yielding Himself to God’s …
“When the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us.” ~Apostle Paul
God showed His infinite kindness to me. God sent His Son Jesus to die for me. Surely I can, by …
“I can do nothing on My own initiative.” ~Jesus
Jesus is completely obedient to the will of His Father. 24/7 it is all about what does God want right …
“Keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.” ~Apostle Paul
They are smooth. They are slick. They flatter me. What’s the problem? I need to be discerning. There are those who …
“Frauds!” ~Jesus
Jesus has the number of the religious elites. They are constantly trying to trap him. They are constantly trying to …
“Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness.” ~Apostle Paul
Obedience is a willingness to submit myself to the will of God and to put it into effect. Scripture emphasizes the …
Discipleship – Joy is a Benefit and Results from Being a Disciple
Joy is closely related to gladness and happiness, although joy is more a state of being than an emotion; a …
New Covenant — Jesus the Messiah, the Mediator of the New Covenant Sealed in Jesus Blood
What is a covenant? A covenant (διαθήκη diathēkē) is an agreement or contract between two parties. In the scriptures, it …
Obedience — Jesus the Messiah is Totally Obedient to His Father’s Will
I have a lot to learn about obedience. I have a great teacher in Jesus the Messiah. Jesus “learned obedience” …
“It is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.” ~Jesus
According to the Bible, though, hell is just as real as heaven. The Bible clearly and explicitly teaches that hell …
“When you do all the things which are commanded you, say, ‘We are unworthy slaves; we have done only that which we ought to have done.’ ”
I am a slave of Jesus. Jesus is my Master (aka Lord). Jesus owns me. I have to be clear about …
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” ~Jesus
Jesus is about to wrap His Manifesto. There is one final parable to lay it all out. There is a contrast …
Obedience — It is Demanded of God’s People
I know. Obeying runs against the grain of what I want to do. Jesus demands that I am an obedient …
“What you believed could happen has happened.” ~Jesus
Jesus challenges me. Jesus wants me to believe. When I do, Jesus is loving, kind and faithful. Jesus wants to …
Slave — Am I a Slave or a Servant? Does it Matter?
“A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave (dŏulŏs) above his master. It is enough for the disciple that he become …
“Escape quickly from the company of fools; they’re a waste of your time, a waste of your words.” ~King Solomon
Scripture portrays fools as those who have rejected God and his ways and are unable or unwilling to appreciate the …
Hell — Temptations to Miss God’s Goal (aka sin) Must be Dealt with Drastically
Do you believe in hell? It is interesting that a much higher percentage of people believe in the existence of …
Jesus didn’t call me to be Christian. He called me to be a disciple.
Jesus didn’t call me to be a Christian. He called me to be a disciple. Jesus is my Master teacher. …
“Why do you call me, ‘Master, Master,’ and do not do what I say?” ~Jesus
Jesus asks very penetrating questions of me. Jesus is patient. Jesus is waiting for my answer. What will I say? …
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” ~Jesus
Jesus continues His Manifesto (aka The Sermon on the Mount). Jesus is getting close to wrapping it up. Jesus doesn’t …
“Come off by yourselves; let’s take a break and get a little rest.” ~Jesus
There have been way too many times I have ignored getting some rest. I worked too many days in a …
“At just the right time, when we were still powerless, the Messiah died for the ungodly. God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, the Messiah died for us” ~Apostle Paul
Good Friday, also known as “Holy Friday,” is the Friday immediately preceding Resurrection Sunday. It is celebrated traditionally as the day …
“This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.” ~Jesus
Maundy Thursday, also known as “Holy Thursday,” is the Thursday of Passion Week, one day before Good Friday (the Friday before …
“Just because I don’t understand what Jesus the Messiah says, I have no right to determine that He must be mistaken in what He says.” ~Oswald Chambers
“Let us go to Judea again.” The disciples said to Him, “…are You going there again?” —John 11:7-8 Great insight …
“I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out!” ~Jesus to the religious leaders
Some of the religious leaders [Pharisees] in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But Jesus answered, “I …
“Here are six things God hates, and one more that he loathes with a passion.” ~King Solomon
Here are six things God hates, and one more that he loathes with a passion: eyes that are arrogant, a tongue that lies, …
“If you love me, show it by doing what I’ve told you.” ~Jesus
If you love me, show it by doing what I’ve told you. I will talk to the Father, and he’ll …
“What a generation! No sense of God! No focus to your lives! How many times do I have to go over these things?” ~Jesus
Jesus is teaching us. He has given us the power of his Holy Spirit. What a gift. What a God …
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“Ooh, she looks cold,” I thought as I drove past the girl sitting on the bus…
“But an independent witness confirms me, the most reliable Witness of all.” ~Jesus
Jesus is very clear in what he is saying to his disciples. Jesus knows it is not about Jesus. It …
“If anyone asks, ‘What are you doing?’ say … ” ~Jesus
Jesus gives me a job to do. It may not make sense. My job is to do it. When asked, …
“So let’s keep at it and eventually arrive at the place of rest, not drop out through some sort of disobedience.” ~Author of Hebrews
Are we ready for some rest? I know I am to rest. So here is a promise that is considered …
“Do you think you’re about to be promoted to heaven? Think again. You’re on a mudslide to hell.” ~~Jesus
Jesus spent a lot of time in the town of Capernaum. In speaking of them, He is direct in letting …
Is Jesus a respectable religious leader? A Mr. Rogers with a beard?
Is Jesus a respectable religious leader? Jesus is not interested in being a “respectable religious leader”. He is not Mr. …
"Every saint has a past and every sinner has a future." ~~Oscar Wilde
Here we go. We are all in the same boat. Saint and sinner alike. I have a past and I …
“I couldn’t be more pleased—I’m so confident and proud of you.” ~Apostle Paul
As we start out on the journey with Jesus, it helps to have leaders who inspire us. Sure, I need …
Is God’s word important for my life? 3 important questions to answer.
Is God’s word important for my life? Am I living it out in my life? For most believers we read …
“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?” ~Jesus
Why? The words of Jesus haunt me. Why do I pretend that he is my Master and then not obey …
“For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” ~Jesus
What does it take to be a part of God’s family? The answer is very straight forward. Jesus doesn’t hold …
“I must get rid of the underlying idea that I can ever be right with God because of my obedience.” ~Oswald Chambers
What can I do to get right with God? Nothing. Nada. Zip. Not a single solitary thing. I have the …
“Something has always come up and prevented it.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul knew how to plan. Fortunately, he listened to God and so sometimes was unwilling to follow what he planned …
“You’re more than happy when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him.” ~King David
How can I be happy? How can I be more than happy? It is pretty simple and straight forward. King …
"When you’re celebrating a wedding, you don’t skimp on the cake and wine. You feast." ~~Jesus to religious leaders
The religious leaders of the day were constantly trying to trap Jesus. It didn’t work but it didn’t keep them …
"But the witness that really confirms me far exceeds John’s witness. It’s the work the Father gave me to complete." ~~Jesus
How do we know about Jesus and who He is? Just look at the totality of what He did and …
“I decided not to make another visit that could only be painful to both of us.” ~Apostle Paul
Paul decided not to show up, even though he was wanted. How often, just because someone asks me to come, …
“I was convinced at the time I wrote it that what was best for me was also best for you.” ~~Apostle Paul
What is the best thing to do? What does God want? Do I pray first or just do what I …
"It’s not what you do for God but what God does for you—that’s the agenda for rejoicing." ~~Jesus
Jesus reminds me it’s not about me. That comes as a shock because I love to live like it is. …
“Do whatever he tells you.” ~Mother of Jesus (Mary)
This is pretty good advise. It came from a woman who knew Jesus very well. His mother knew who Jesus …
“Think of yourselves the way the Messiah Jesus thought of himself.” ~Apostle Paul
The birth of Jesus has special meaning. We must see it from the eyes of Jesus, our Messiah. We should …
Is my obedience not so much out of love as it is out of carefulness? “Just tell me what to do, God, and I’ll do it.”
Jesus told of the man who entrusted three of his servants with thousands of dollars, urging them to handle his …
“God-friendship is for God-worshipers; They are the ones he confides in.” ~King David
Jesus calls me to maturity and to be a friend. It is my obedience and worship of God that leads …
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