Weekly Devotion

If you love me, keep my commands.” – John 14:15 (NIV)
Obedience to God isn’t about checking off a list of rules—it’s about relationship. When Jesus said, “If you love me, keep my commands,” He wasn’t calling for cold compliance but loving allegiance. True obedience flows from a heart that trusts God’s wisdom, values His Word, and desires to walk closely with Him.
In a world that often promotes independence and self-rule, obedience can seem restrictive. But in God’s kingdom, obedience is the pathway to freedom. The psalmist said, “I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding” (Psalm 119:32). God’s commands are not chains—they are safeguards, guiding us into the abundant life He promised.
Obedience doesn’t mean perfection, but direction. When we stumble, God invites us to return, receive grace, and keep following. As we walk in obedience—day by day, decision by decision—we grow in Christlikeness, bear fruit that honors Him, and experience His presence in deeper ways.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for Your Word and for the loving boundaries You’ve given us. Help us to walk in obedience—not out of fear, but out of love for You. Give us a willing spirit, and teach us to follow You with joy and trust. In Jesus’ name, Amen.