God promised life and longevity and simply commanded His people to love Him  and obey Him.  Have you noticed that when fueled by love, people will work tirelessly to the point of exhaustion and never give up.  I want to be driven by that kind of love. 

Love is powerful and it produces a desire to obey.  When we truly love Christ, it is not work to obey but a privilege and blessing. While we may be able to fool others, we cannot fool God, He will not be mocked.  Our heart is either for Him or against Him. 

Obedience is not far off and unobtainable.  In fact, the power to choose life is ever present.  What/who we love will guide our obedience.  May you be found with your heart desiring Him alone. 

Personal Reflection

Look at the area of your life you struggle the most with obeying.  Rather than trying to work/try harder, ponder how the LORD loves you and why you love the LORD.  If it helps make a list of all of the reasons you love Him.  The power to overcome is found in love.  First the love Jesus had for us at the cross and then the  love that returns to Him. The more we love the more we desire obedience. 

Prayer Focus

Heavenly Father, we pray for all struggling today with obedience. May we come to a place of surrender and love and find victory.  We pray that we, your people, would love you above all else; that obedience would be the sweet fruit of our love for you. Give us that kind of love.  May we encourage those around us today to obey you out of love.  In Jesus’ Holy and precious Name, Amen.