Obedience... requires abiding... without abiding... resting in Him... we do not know what He wants us to do... and are unable to do it apart from Him...
"I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in Me and I in him produces much fruit, because you can do nothing without Me. If anyone does not remain in Me, he is thrown aside like a branch and he withers. They gather them, throw them into the fire, and they are burned.
John 15:5-6 HCSB
Obedience... requires self-denial... at times laying aside fear...
"...I said, 'You are my servant';
I have chosen you and have not rejected you.
So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. ..."
Isaiah 41:9b-10
...at other times... laying down pride...
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
James 4:10
Today... a taste of both...
But in the test... and rest... of abiding... I find peace... and joy... at seeing less of me... and more of Him...
"My Father is glorified by this:
that you produce much fruit and prove to be My disciples. ..."
John 15:8 HCSB
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