In the previous posts we explored obedience to God and its various aspects. In the next few posts, we will dive in a bit deeper to learn more about God’s response when we adhere to his commands. Obedience to God is far more than the cessation of sinful habits; it is the active, Spirit-empowered cultivation of godly virtues within us. While our initial steps in faith may focus on what we must stop doing, the deeper journey of sanctification is defined by what we must start doing: living out the very character of Christ.
God’s faithfulness and blessings for those who are obedient to His commands is a central theme of the Bible. The Scriptures consistently teach that God, in His faithfulness, honors and blesses those who walk in obedience to His commands. It’s an expression of His just, loving, and covenant-keeping nature. When we obey God, we’re stepping into a relationship where His character is fully revealed. Our obedience becomes the pathway for His divine faithfulness to manifest in our lives. The rewards of obedience are multi-faceted, extending beyond the material. We will learn more about the outcome of our obedient walk with the savior. Let see how obedience to God is rewarding to us. It brings
- Deeper Intimacy and Manifest Presence
- Spiritual Growth and Character Transformation
- Eternal Rewards and Heavenly Treasures
- Tangible Blessings and Favor
Christian Obedience: The Ultimate Reward a Deeper Intimacy with God
The deepest desire of a believer is to have a closer relationship.The pursuit of God’s presence is the very heart of the Christian faith. While we rightly value blessings and spiritual growth, the most cherished reward of obedience is the reciprocal love and manifest presence of the triune God.
Our Obedience: A Divine Partnership of Love and Presence
Principle Jesus’s words are clear: “Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me.” (John 14:21). This isn’t just a suggestion; it’s a direct revelation. Our obedience isn’t about earning God’s love—it’s the evidence of it. Our actions become the tangible expression of our devotion. When we choose to follow His commands, we are communicating, “I love You and I trust You” in a way that resonates deeply with His heart.
A Reciprocal Flow of Divine Love
The promise from Jesus is a picture of reciprocal love: “The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them” (John 14:21). This isn’t a deal, but a dynamic, relational partnership. Our love and obedience don’t earn God’s affection; they simply invite a deeper, more intentional expression of it from the Father and the Son. This love isn’t an abstract concept. It’s a living reality that actively transforms us and fill us with a peace.Our obedience allows God’s perfect, unconditional love to permeate our lives, driving out fear and filling us with a peace that transcends understanding.
The Promise of Manifest Presence
The ultimate reward of this mutual love is communion. Jesus says, “…and I will show myself to them,” and “My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” (John 14:21, 23). This is the promise of manifest presence. It’s not just a general sense that God is everywhere, but a conscious, tangible awareness of His Spirit within us. This is what the New Testament calls the dwelling of the Holy Spirit. Through obedience, our lives become a sacred dwelling place for the Godhead. This is the source of incomparable peace, joy, and spiritual fulfillment because it means we are living in a constant state of fellowship with the God who created us for Himself.
The reward for obedience is a relational and internal reward. This reward is about experiencing a conscious, tangible awareness of the Holy Spirit’s indwelling, leading to profound communion with God. The reward is the fellowship itself—an intimate relationship that brings incomparable peace, joy, and fulfillment, transcending any worldly benefit.
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