January 21st
"The joy of obedience."
We all live in a web of relationships dependent upon obedience to authority. Like a loving parent, God sets standards for our good and to protect us from evil and harm. God desires obedience motivated not by fear buy by love and trust. Ironically, obedience actually frees us up to enjoy life as God intended, because it keeps us from becoming entangled or enslaved to those things that distract us and cause us heartache. Even though God's command is sometimes difficult, or doesn't make sense from our human perspective, obedience will always bring blessing, joy, and peace.
No good thing will the Lord withhold from those who do what it right. O Lord Almighty, happy are those who trust in you.
Psalm 84:11-12
This is what I told them: "Obey me, and I will be your God, and you will be my people. Only do as I say, and all will be well!"
Jeremiah 7:23
Heaven
