Obey My Voice

Increasing Your Obedience

Exodus 19:5 

“Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine.”


In my last meditation, I gave many reasons for being motivated to obey God's revealed will. However, you can be as motivated as you want, but still not know how to obey His law. It is very difficult, and requires more than just setting your mind to doing it. The following directions will set out some ways for increasing your obedience to God. 

Submit to Him

Incentives for Obedience

Ephesians 4:20-24 
“But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard of Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.”


My last meditation was on God as our Owner, King and Lord. There comes many duties along with being His subject. We must sacrifice our whole life and all our possessions for Him and obey Him to the utmost of our power. This is incredibly difficult. However it is so rewarding and so necessary that we should not think it is too hard or not worth it. Where do we get the incentive so that we can change our mind to obedience and sacrifice?

King of Kings

Revelation 17:14
These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful.”


It is quite easy to say that God is our owner, our King and our Lord. However we are required to do more than just say it. We are to remember it always, firmly believe it, and completely resign ourselves to Him and the duties that come with it.

Filled With the Spirit

John 14:15-17 

“If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever – the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.” 

Every Christian enters into a covenant with each Person in the Trinity. That involves accepting each Person's mercies, and performing duties to each Person. Yes duties are required. To take and believe God as our God we must do more than just believe. To take Christ as our Saviour involves more than just believing in Him as Saviour. To believe in the Holy Spirit requires more than to believe that He is the third person in the Trinity.

Sword of the Spirit

Ephesians 6:17 

“And take... the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God”


The only offensive weapon that Paul describes is the sword of the Spirit – the word of God. The other items of a Christian's armour can be both offensive and defensive but the most conspicuously offensive weapon, offensive both in physical and spiritual combat, is the sword.

Helmet of Salvation

Ephesians 6:17

“And take the helmet of salvation”


Satan can attack us by influencing those things around us, like he did to Job (Job 2:7). However he also influences our mind (John 13:2; 2 Corinthians 4:4), and thus Paul commands us to put on armour to guard against that. The armour we use to protect our thoughts is salvation.

The Shield of Faith

Ephesians 6:16

“...above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.”


Paul continues his comparison to the Roman soldier. He refers here to a shield they used, specifically one that covered the whole body and was covered in leather. When flaming darts collided with the shield their points didn't penetrate far, and the flames were extinguished.

Shoes: The Gospel of Peace

Ephesians 6:14-15

“Stand therefore… having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace”


Footwear is important for comfort, agility and protection. The Roman soldiers wore boots that were sturdy yet nimble, and studded for better grip. This was apparently one of the attributing factors to their success.