HOPE

"Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him." Then Judas (not Judas Iscariot) said, "But, Lord, why do you intend to show yourself to us and not to the world?" Jesus replied, "If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. He who does not love me will not obey my teaching. These words you hear are not my own; they belong to the Father who sent me." John 14:21-24

What an awesome hope; in our time, study, prayer, and obedience to the Word, Jesus will reveal himself to us and lead us into a deeper relationship with Him. We are simply to obey. As parents, we teach our children to obey because we want them to be safe and secure. In the same way, our heavenly Father asks us to follow His will. Obedience is a positive thing. When God prompts us to do or not do something, remember that blessings will surely follow if we're obedient. The quicker we act out His will, the sooner we will be blessed. Obey the Lord's commands and you'll abide in the love of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Dear Heavenly Father, help me to know You more and to be obedient to You in all things that I may bring glory to Your name. I make this request in Christ's name. Amen.

Blessings on your Thursday,