Why is obedience so hard?
The difficulty of obedience in particular cases in our life is not merely a perception, it really is hard. But why? Allow me a few observations:
Obedience is Allegiance
When I decide to follow Christ, I am aligning myself with His will, His way, His plan. This means that I also place myself in opposition to those who do not accept Him. Obedience is hard because it identifies me with Christ and puts me at odds with His enemies.
Obedience is Sacrifice
In order for me to fully commit, I must lay down my own life, my hopes, my aspirations. Obedience is hard because if forces me to choose between my will and His and my will hates to be denied.
Obedience is Faith
My heart fears the unknown. When I step out and obey, things may not go as anticipated and may even get worse for a time. The possibilities for perceived failure prevent me from taking steps toward certain success. Obedience is hard because God makes me nervous.
But here is the deal, and I have to constantly remind myself of this truth... are you ready for it...log this away in your mind, here it is - God's Plan is Better. And obedience is the pathway to discovering His plan. Press on in obedience until you experience the amazing power of your Father in heaven who loves you. Don't Quit - Be Faithful - You Belong to Him.
Moving Forward with You,
Aaron
