Obedience to God Is a Choice — For Those Who Love Him, It’s a Way of Life
Obedience to God is a choice. But for those who love Him, it isn’t a decision made over and over — it becomes a way of life.
There are 28 blessings promised to those who obey (Deuteronomy 28:1–2).
When God’s People Rebelled
Despite all the wonders God performed, many still rebelled against His work (Psalm 78:40–41). Scripture records their pattern of rebellion:
They provoked God
They grieved God in the wilderness
They tested God again and again
They limited the Holy One of Israel
They continued to sin even more against Him (Psalm 78:17)
So what happens when we go against God? It’s game over (Leviticus 26:18–26).
Grace Doesn’t Mean a Free Pass
Today, we are protected by the blood of Jesus. But that does not mean we can live however we want.
Jesus not only saved us — He is Lord. So what does it mean when we say, “Jesus is Lord”?
Everyone who takes Jesus as Lord lives differently than the rest. Here are five insights from Scripture:
They do what God says (Luke 6:46)
Live or die, they belong to God (Romans 14:8)
They walk in freedom — mentally and emotionally liberated from worldliness, fleshly strongholds, and Satan’s lies (2 Corinthians 3:17)
Peace is a lifestyle, not just a feeling (2 Thessalonians 3:16)
They are impartial and fair in their dealings with everyone (James 2:1)
Trust the Holy Spirit to power your walk with God in Christ.
Maranatha. Praise God. Amen.
