elcome back to the second part of our reflection on Why God Demands Obedience.

Last week, we saw how obedience protects our destiny and establishes God’s lordship in our lives and testimony. Today, we continue with four more powerful truths that the Holy Spirit revealed about the role of obedience in the life of a believer.

3. Obedience Reflects Trust in God

Obedience is faith in action. It says, “Lord, I trust Your wisdom above my own reasoning.” Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us not to lean on our understanding, but to acknowledge Him in all our ways. Every time we obey God—even when it doesn’t make sense—we declare our trust in His character and His plan.

Like Noah, who built an ark without a drop of rain in sight, and like Abraham, who journeyed to a land he didn’t know, true faith obeys even before the outcome is visible

4. Obedience Unlocks Blessings

Deuteronomy 28 lays out a clear pattern: blessings follow obedience. God’s love is unconditional, but His blessings are often conditional upon our response to His Word.

Are you praying for breakthrough, provision, healing, or peace? Ask yourself—have you obeyed the last instruction God gave you? Obedience positions you under an open heaven.

5. Obedience Leads to Spiritual Maturity

Every step of obedience develops spiritual muscle. Abraham became the father of faith not only because he believed, but because he obeyed. He left his home, journeyed into the unknown, and offered Isaac—all in obedience.

Each act deepened his intimacy with God and brought him into deeper levels of maturity. Obedience is how we grow from spiritual children to spiritual fathers and mothers.

6. Obedience Invites God’s Presence

Jesus said in John 14:23, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word… and we will make our home with him.” Obedience creates an atmosphere where God is welcome. It is an invitation for His presence to abide continually in our lives.

Want to carry the presence of God daily? Obey His voice. Holiness, purity, integrity, and submission open the door for Him to dwell among us.

Conclusion

God demands obedience not to make life harder, but to make destiny possible. His instructions are not mere rules—they are revelations of His love, His foresight, and His plan for our future. Saul’s story reminds us that delayed or partial obedience is still disobedience—and the consequences can echo for generations.

Let our response be like Isaiah: “Here I am, Lord—send me!”

Let our posture be like Jesus: “Not my will, but Yours be done.”

Because in the Kingdom of God, obedience is not just better than sacrifice—

obedience is the doorway to destiny.

CONTINUED FROM PART 1

Pastor Amos Dada is a trained engineer with the call of a preacher. Lives in Toronto. Reachable at [email protected]