Pastor Jason Sharp delves into the profound truth that the fruit of obedience is both the evidence of our relationship with God and a reflection of His love working through us. He emphasizes how true joy, peace, and security come from doing God's will, not from our circumstances or external achievements. Through obedience, we experience spiritual fulfillment and the assurance of God’s presence and protection. Pastor Sharp encourages us to lay down our will for God's, embrace sacrificial love, and bear much fruit as disciples of Christ.

Key Points:

• Abiding in God’s Love:

  • Obedience is key to abiding in God’s love.

  • God promises that if we obey His commandments, we will have His love, joy, peace, and security.

• Fruitfulness = Discipleship:

  • Jesus calls us to bear much fruit, not just a little. A true disciple is marked by abundant fruitfulness.

• The Love of God vs. Worldly Love:

  • True love is sacrificial, not transactional. The world promotes a love that takes, but God calls us to a love that gives unconditionally.

• Obedience and Sacrifice:

  • Obedience is about doing God's will, even when it doesn’t align with our desires. Sacrifice is essential in following Christ, and we must learn to say "no" to our flesh to experience the joy and fulfillment found in God.

• The Benefits of Obedience:

  • Obedience to God brings eternal joy, peace, and security that the world cannot offer.