A Reflection On Obedience

When I want my actions to show my love for Jesus

How reluctant our generation is to link love and obedience! We see love and commitment as two separate entities, whether the issue is marriage, friendship, or discipleship. We want to say we love Jesus even when we have no intention of obeying Him, but Jesus gives us no such option. Obedience is an indicator of what’s in the heart. If we obey Him, it means we love Him. If we don’t obey Him, it means we don’t really love Him—not as much as our other loves, anyway.

Our hearts will be wherever our treasure is (Matthew 6:21). If our hearts are not invested in His teaching, we won’t follow Him, no matter how much we try to convince ourselves that we are His disciples.

How is your obedience? Is it sporadic? Is it halfhearted? Then so is your love. You may not always be full of passionate feelings toward your Savior, but the committed kind of love will follow Him persistently, even when the feelings are not there. Jesus has already demonstrated His love. Show Him yours. Obey His teaching.

All who love me will do what I say.

John 14:23