Pastor Stephen Dedman

This is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, that as you have heard from the beginning, you should walk in it.
‭‭II John‬ ‭1‬:‭6‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
Does your daily walk reflect a genuine love for God through obedience?

Context
The apostle John wrote 2 John to encourage believers to remain faithful to truth and to walk in love. In a world filled with deception and false teaching, John reminded the church that genuine love for God is revealed through obedience to His Word. Biblical love is more than emotion or words. It is shown through the way we live and follow God daily.

Application
Our culture often defines love by feelings alone, but Scripture connects love with obedience. Jesus taught that if we love Him, we will keep His commandments. True love for God changes the way we speak, act, forgive, and serve others.

Obedience is not meant to feel like a burden. It is the response of a heart that knows and trusts God. When we walk in His ways, we reflect His character to the world around us. Love and obedience work together. One without the other becomes incomplete.

Every choice to obey God is an expression of our love for Him. Whether in public or private moments, our lives become a testimony of devotion to Christ.

Truth For The Day
Real love for God is demonstrated through daily obedience to His Word.

Pray
Lord, help me to walk in both truth and love. Teach me to obey Your Word with a willing heart and let my life reflect my love for You. Guide my steps each day so that others may see You through me. In Jesus’name, amen.

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
Are you willing to obey God even when it requires sacrifice or surrender?

Context
In Philippians 2, Paul encourages believers to walk in unity, humility, and selflessness. He points to Jesus as the ultimate example. Though Christ was fully God, He willingly laid aside His heavenly glory, took on the form of a servant, and walked in complete obedience to the Father. His obedience was not easy or comfortable. It led Him all the way to the cross.

Application
Obedience often requires humility. Pride wants control, recognition, and comfort, but humility says, “Lord, Your will be done.” Jesus obeyed even when it involved suffering, rejection, and sacrifice. His example reminds us that obedience is not based on convenience but on trust.

There are moments when God asks us to forgive when it hurts, serve when we are tired, give when it costs us, or follow Him into uncertain places. In those moments, we can look to Jesus and remember that obedience always has purpose. What looked like defeat at the cross became the greatest victory the world has ever known.

God honors the heart that humbly says yes to Him.

Truth For The Day
True obedience is rooted in humility and trust in God’s plan.

Pray
Lord, teach me to walk in humility and obedience like Jesus. Help me trust You even when the path is difficult. Give me strength to surrender my will and follow You faithfully each day. In Jesus’ name, amen.

I made haste, and did not delay to keep Your commandments.
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭119‬:‭60‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What has God spoken to your heart that you need to stop delaying?

Context
Psalms 119 is a powerful chapter centered on the beauty and authority of God’s Word. Throughout the entire psalm, the writer expresses deep love for God’s commandments and a desire to walk faithfully before Him. In verse 60, the psalmist reveals an attitude of immediate obedience. He did not hesitate, make excuses, or postpone what God had spoken. He responded quickly and wholeheartedly.

Application
One of the greatest dangers to obedience is delay. We often know what God is asking us to do, but we convince ourselves to wait for a better time, better circumstances, or greater confidence. Delayed obedience can slowly harden the heart and weaken spiritual sensitivity.

God honors a willing heart that responds quickly to His voice. Whether He is calling us to forgive, pray, serve, give, repent, or step out in faith, obedience should not be postponed. Every moment of obedience strengthens our walk with Him and deepens our trust in His direction.

The enemy wants us to procrastinate what God has already made clear. But faith moves when God speaks.

Truth For The Day
Immediate obedience is evidence of trust in God’s Word.

Pray
Lord, give me a heart that responds quickly when You speak. Help me remove excuses, fear, and hesitation from my life. Teach me to trust Your Word completely and to walk in obedience without delay. In Jesus’ name, amen.