The Foundation of Obedience Understanding God's heart for obedience "And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice..." - 1 Samuel 15:22 (KJV) Dear beloved, today we begin a journey of discovering God's heart for obedience and how it unlocks the door to our divine purpose. King Saul learned a costly lesson about the difference between religious activity and true obedience. God had given him clear instructions, but Saul chose to follow his own understanding instead. But God's response through Samuel was clear: obedience is better than sacrifice. This isn't because God doesn't appreciate our worship, but because obedience demonstrates that we trust His wisdom more than our own understanding. When we choose obedience, we're saying "God, I trust that Your ways are higher than mine. I believe Your plans for me are good, even when I can't see the full picture." Today's Reflection: What area of your life is God asking for greater obedience? Take a moment to pray and ask Him to reveal any areas where you've been choosing your own way over His.