<p>Angela continues in with our series, Back to the Basics, talking over obedience. Obedience isn't a sexy word, definitely not something we have positive connotations when it comes to religion and faith.</p>
<p>Angela helps us understand that obedience is worth doing because it keeps us in step with God's will for our lives. It brings us into new understanding and trust, which leads us to deeper engagement with God's Spirit. Obedience can be difficult; maybe, scary. But, obedience isn't always the big things.</p>
<p>What if obedience has to do with making the small faithful steps first, then what seem to be big ones. All of us are on a journey with God either in following Jesus, or yet to follow Jesus. That first act of obedience is called repentance —turning around and embracing Jesus. Those of us who follow Jesus need to ask if we have gone through the next steps of obedience: baptism. Others of us need to re-examine our lives to see if we are continuing in obedience.</p>
<p>God desires our quality obedience, not our quantity. It is the motivation and heart behind our obedience that will lead us into fruitful, flourishing lives as we follow Jesus as God and King.</p>
