Let’s be honest. The word obedience doesn’t exactly light up the room.
It can sound rigid. Religious. Heavy.
But what if we’ve misunderstood it?
In Hold Fast Chapter 3, we unpack what it really means to obey God—not as slaves to rules, but as friends of God who trust His way is best.
“If you love me, keep my commandments.”
—John 14:15
Here’s the truth: obedience isn’t about control—it’s about relationship. When Jesus spoke those words, He wasn’t demanding performance. He was inviting intimacy. Love leads to obedience, not the other way around.
This chapter explores:
- Why obedience is the natural outflow of trust
- How Elisha’s refusal to quit revealed a heart aligned with God
- The difference between rebellion and wrestling (yes, there’s a difference!)
- Four common obstacles to obedience—and how to overcome them
Sometimes, obeying God means staying when it’s easier to run. Forgiving when it hurts. Speaking truth when silence feels safer. But every act of obedience plants seeds for spiritual growth.
In the book, I share a personal story where I didn’t want to obey—but did. And the peace that followed? Unmatched.
Want to take this deeper?
Download the “Obedience Audit” worksheet (below), where you’ll identify where resistance shows up in your walk, and how to respond with love-fueled action.
Obedience isn’t perfection. It’s alignment. It’s choosing God’s way when your own instincts want the shortcut.
And in that obedience, freedom breaks through.
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Next up in Blog 4: Believing God’s Promises When They Feel Delayed
Because sometimes faith means standing on the Word… even when the ground shakes.
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