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John 15:10-11 - The Joy of Obedience.

John 15:10-11 (NLT) When you obey my 
commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my 
Fathers commandments and remain in his love. I have 
told you these things so that you will be filled 
with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   A young mom invited me to meet her at a 
nearby park. We spent an hour at the playground and 
then took her two sons for a walk around the lake 
in the center of the park. At one point, the 
four-year-old ran ahead of us. We watched as he darted for 
a dock. His mom yelled for him to stop, but he 
didn't listen. She sprinted after him, grabbed his 
hand, and brought him back to where I waited with 
the baby in the stroller. 
   The woman knelt beside her son and 
explained his need to obey her. "You're not allowed on 
the dock without me," she said. "That's a rule 
you must obey because I want you to be safe." 
   Whether we're talking about a mother's 
safety rule or Jesus's teachings for life, the 
truth remains the same: obedience is for our 
benefit. He never issues commands to burst our joy 
bubble. His only motivation for telling us how to 
think and behave is to enable us to experience 
life to the fullest. 
   Just as he did to Eve in the Garden of 
Eden, Satan sows seeds of doubt in our minds, 
hoping to dupe us into disobedience. But let's 
remember the fallout from Eve's choice, and choose 
obedience instead. Doing what Jesus says - forgiving 
our enemies, praying without ceasing, giving 
thanks in everything, fixing our minds on pure 
thoughts, and more - brings freedom, peace, and joy - 
overflowing! by Grace Fox [Mornings With Jesus 2018 
Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan] 

Happiness Come And Goes - Joy Comes And 
Grows [Randy Roberts] 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Musical Devotional On Christian Living: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

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Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
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Discover Bible Studies: 
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Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
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ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
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Restoring The Power by Pastor John Bradshaw: 
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Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
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