The Benefits of Obedience
Chapter 1: The Call to Purposeful Living
Each day is a gift, and today is no exception. If you’re reading this, God has blessed you with another chance to pursue His will. Let us open our hearts and prepare to receive the transformative power of obedience.
Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, I thank You for another day of life. I ask for Your forgiveness of sins. As I speak, use my words to edify, encourage, and build up every listener and reader. Let Your Spirit guide this message, and may it ignite a desire in each person to walk in obedience to Your Word. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
A Life Aligned with Purpose
Obedience is not simply about following rules; it is a way of aligning with God’s divine purpose for your life. As we seek God and draw near to Him, He begins to reveal the reasons we are here and the calling that rests upon our lives.
When we obey God, even when it involves transitions that are uncomfortable—moving away from home, family, or familiar environments—we open ourselves to His greater purpose. You may be wondering, Why am I here? This is a question worth asking, because discovering your purpose leads to a more fulfilled life.
The Blessing in Transition
Sometimes, obedience requires transition. And in transition, there is blessing. For me, leaving California wasn’t easy, but it was necessary. That step of faith helped eliminate distractions and gave me a clearer focus on my God-given purpose.
Transition can bring:
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Personal growth: Learning to adapt and follow God’s leading stretches and strengthens you.
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Clarity: With distractions removed, I could better reflect on my purpose.
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New perspectives: Moving out of my comfort zone opened up new insights and opportunities.
Ask yourself today: What is my purpose? What has God spoken to me?
Reflection, Prayer, and Direction
During seasons of uncertainty, I often found myself drawn closer to God in prayer. The challenges pushed me to seek His face more earnestly, and in doing so, I experienced tremendous personal and spiritual growth. Jeremiah 29:13 says, “You will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.”
God uses these seasons of discomfort to refine us. As we draw near to Him, He defines and reveals our purpose more clearly. Obedience becomes easier when we understand the “why” behind the call.
Leaving the Familiar Behind
There is something powerful about stepping out of the familiar. It opens us up to hear God more clearly and mature in faith. Sometimes, the people and environments around us are not conducive to our growth. Like crabs in a bucket, they may try to pull us back.
Separation is often necessary. Not everyone can go where God is taking you. Don’t resist the separation if God is calling you to it. Be obedient.
Like Abraham, who obeyed God’s voice and left everything familiar (Genesis 12:1–4), we must be willing to go where God sends us—even if it’s uncomfortable. When God calls you out, He’s also preparing to bless you.
The Promise of Blessing
In Mark 10:29–30 (KJV), Jesus said:
“Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s,
But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.”
This is a promise. Obedience to God comes with divine reward. When we left everything familiar, we did it in obedience to God. And God has honored that obedience with blessings that we couldn’t have received if we had stayed where we were.
Real-Life Testimonies
Since being obedient to God’s call:
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My family has flourished—my children are blessed, and I now have grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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I was honored with a Stellar Award.
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I was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
Had we stayed in California, we may have missed these blessings. Obedience opened doors we didn’t even know existed. It proved that God already had things prepared—we simply needed to follow His voice.
Final Encouragement
You may not feel significant, but you are important to God. He created you with purpose and intention. Your obedience is the key that unlocks the blessings He has prepared for you.
Don’t stay stuck in the same place, doing the same things. Seek God. Pray. Get His direction. Then follow it. The blessing is in your obedience.
Conclusion
God’s blessings are already in place—you just have to obey to walk into them. Seek Him, trust Him, and go where He leads.
Key Takeaways
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Obedience aligns you with God’s purpose – When you seek Him, He reveals your reason for being.
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Transitions lead to growth – Leaving comfort zones opens doors for personal and spiritual development.
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Challenges refine your character – Difficult seasons drive you to prayer and deeper relationship with God.
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Not everyone can go with you – Separation is sometimes necessary for elevation.
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Blessings follow obedience – As seen in Mark 10:29–30, God rewards those who leave everything for His sake.
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Your purpose matters – You are important to God, and He has prepared good things in advance for your obedience.
God’s direction leads to blessing—trust Him, follow Him, and watch His promises unfold in your life.
From The Daily Word with Pastor KBN: The Blessings Of Obedience (Part 5), Mar 14, 2025
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