Love and Obedience
John 15:10
The Upward Look
by Max D. Hutto,
“If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love; just as I have kept My Father's commandments and abide in His love.” John 15:10 NASB
There is a deep correlation between abiding in God’s love and keeping His commands. Obedience evokes and stimulates abiding in His love. Love is demonstrated in obedience to His commands (see John 14:15). Jesus kept His Father’s commands and abides in His love. Jesus is the ultimate model and pattern for His disciples. A disciple, a believer, is to abide, remain, live in Christ. This abiding in Christ is reflected in a loving relationship and in keeping His commands.
Lord Jesus, I am awestruck when I think of how You love me. I desire to express my love for You through my trust in You and my faithful obedience to Your Word.
December 5, 2025 - © Copyright 2025, Max D. Hutto.
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