Principles of Obedience

Read pages 31-37 of Stephen Canup’s book, "Knowing Jesus Intimately: A Relationship of Love-motivated, Spirit-empowered Obedience," which is available for free reading in Pando Books and Edovo.

TAKEAWAY HIGHLIGHT

God will always love you, and He will never leave you or forsake you. Know

ing and fully receiving His love motivates us to want to please Him. He is

looking for those who have a heart that wants to be obedient (2 Chronicles

16:9a), and is quick to repent when we miss it (2 Peter 3:9). The Holy Spirit

gives us the power to obey.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION

Spend a few minutes intentionally and unhurriedly focusing on how

far the Lord has already brought you. Tell Him you are grateful for

the plan He has for you. Think about what it means to be forever un

conditionally, perfectly loved by the Father. Thank Him and Jesus for

giving you their Holy Spirit to make this love real and practical to you.

Tell Him you unconditionally surrender to His love and leadership.

Ask the Holy Spirit to empower love-motivated obedience in your life

today and forever.