If you love me, keep my commandments.
John 14:15
The way a family operates with love, honor and respect, mimics our
relationship with God. Just as children and spouses trust and respect
one another, so must we honor and trust in God. Every household has
rules set in place, kept by the family members, because they have a
loving and intimate relationship with one another. God has given us
commands and our obedience to His commands strengthens, as our
relationship with Him grows. God is holy and we are His precious
possessions and are called to be holy. Leviticus 20:26 And ye shall be
holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other
people, that ye should be mine. God himself lives within us and is
transforming us in His image through the Power of the Holy Spirit. Our
obedience is a result of our intimate and loving relationship with our
Creator, our God, our Father, not simply because He issued a command, or
we are afraid of the consequences.
The relationship comes first and obedience follows joyfully. It is the
fruit of true and perfect love.
Prayer
Thank you Jesus that You understand me and still love me, I thank You
for allowing me to have an intimate relationship with You. I choose to
follow Your will and my heart delights in your commands. Lead me where
You desire for me to go; teach me Your ways. I know whatever You require
of me, You will also give me the ability to accomplish through Christ.
Amen.
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