As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love. These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15, 9-11

The Bible, the Word of God, is full of wonderful examples of people who were obedient to God. The Israelites remained the special people of God, even though they were unfaithful, because Abraham was obedient. The heroes of the Bible, for instance, Abraham or Moses, were not perfect, however, they were obedient. God loves obedience. God rejoices when we choose to obey Him. Through our obedience we show our love to Jesus Christ. Jesus said in John 14:15 If you love Me, keep My commandments. In John 14:21 He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him."

Obedience helps us to live according to God's plan. Obeying God means more than just knowing the Bible; it is living everyday for the Lord Jesus, with the assurance that He has everything under control and knows what is best for your life. Make an effort to please God by believing and obeying His Word. Then you will have a wonderful promise, namely, fellowship with Jesus Christ. If anyone loves Me, he will keep My word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him. John 14:23 Obey God and be blessed abundantly. sw

Additional verses to study: Genesis 22:16-18; 1 Samuel 15:22; 2 Kings 22:13; Haggai 1:12-13; Philippians 2:12; Colossians 3:2-14; Hebrews 11:8