“Take care, do not refuse Him who speaks” (Hebrews 12:25).
Whenever even the slightest desire in your heart calls you closer to God—do not ignore it. It may be a gentle feeling, a persistent thought, a longing for change. These moments are not by chance. It is the Spirit of God softly touching your soul, inviting you to leave behind what is empty and embrace what is eternal. In these moments, turn away from distractions. Be still. Give the Spirit time to speak to you. Do not harden your heart. The light that begins to shine within you is a sign that heaven is drawing near.
But this drawing near is not completed with beautiful words, fleeting emotions, or religious gestures. What God desires is obedience. The foundation of His purpose for your life has already been established: it is obedience to His powerful Law. It is on this solid base that the Lord begins to reveal the details of the plan He has for each soul. Without this foundation, no building is possible. God does not write the chapters of a life in rebellion. He only reveals, only guides, only sends when He sees in the heart a real commitment to His commandments.
Many are deceived, thinking they can please God in other ways—with activities, with donations, with intentions. But the Word is clear, and the truth is simple: without obedience, there is no fellowship with the Father. This ancient lie, spread by the serpent since Eden, continues to deceive many. But let him who has ears hear: only those who obey are guided. Only those who obey are approved. And only those who obey are sent to the Son for salvation. Obedience to the Lord’s Law is the beginning of everything—of all revelation, of all direction, and of all eternal hope. -Adapted from William Law. Until tomorrow, if the Lord allows us.
Pray with me: Dear God, I thank You for touching my soul with such tenderness, awakening in me a longing to leave behind what is empty and embrace what is eternal. Teach me to recognize these holy moments, to be silent before distractions, and to listen attentively when Your light begins to shine within me. I do not want to harden my heart, Lord—I want to respond with surrender and truth.
My Father, today I ask You to establish in me the true foundation of obedience. I know that You do not build a life upon rebellion, and that Your will is only revealed to those who decide to keep Your commandments. Remove from me every illusion that I can please You with empty actions or intentions that do not translate into faithfulness. Place in me a real commitment to Your powerful Law, so that my life may be guided by You, step by step, toward the eternal purpose You have for me.
Oh, Most Holy God, I adore and praise You because obedience to Your holy Law is the beginning of all true fellowship with You. Your beloved Son is my eternal Prince and Savior. Your powerful Law is like a deep root that sustains the tree of faith, firm against the storms of this world. Your commandments are like paths of light, revealing the safe way of salvation and leading me, with hope and peace, into Your eternal presence. I pray in the precious name of Jesus, amen.
