Obedience

Spiritual Law – It Works Like Gravity

~ Dave Mudra ~ Leave a comment

Think for a moment about the natural world around us. You know it as well as I do—gravity never fails. If you jump, you will fall. If you plant seeds in good soil, they will grow. If you put your hand in fire, it will burn you. These are not mere guesses or superstitions. These are laws, predictable and unchanging, woven into the very fabric of creation. And just as surely as the natural world is governed by these physical laws, the spiritual realm operates by unshakable spiritual laws.

What many call “commands” in the Bible are not arbitrary rules given by a stern taskmaster; they are God’s loving guidance about these laws. He is not demanding obedience to make life difficult—He is showing us how to avoid harm and experience blessing. When He says, “Don’t do this,” He’s saying, “I see the cliff ahead, and I don’t want you to fall.” When He warns against sin, He’s not withholding something good—He’s steering you away from something that will destroy you. Every spiritual law He reveals is born from a heart that loves us more than we can imagine. This is why you can trust God’s goodness: His laws exist to bless you, protect you, and lead you to the abundant life He intends for you.

Jesus Himself teaches us about these laws. In John 15:7, He says, “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” At first glance, you might think this is a reward—something God gives to the super-spiritual. But Jesus isn’t talking about rewards; He’s showing us how spiritual laws work. Abiding in Him is not a requirement to earn God’s favor—it’s the connection that allows His life to flow into us. Just like gravity pulls a falling object to the ground, abiding in Christ releases the flow of His power, blessings, peace, and favor into your life.

Picture a vine and its branches. The branch doesn’t strain to bear fruit. It doesn’t work hard to prove itself worthy. It simply stays connected to the vine. The vine does the work. The vine provides the life. And as long as the branch remains connected, the flow is constant, and fruit is inevitable. That’s what abiding in Christ looks like. The Holy Spirit—God’s one and only source—flows into you like floodgates wide open. Everything in the vine flows through you: all the blessings, all the favor, all the love, and all the power.

But here’s where things can get tricky. The flow never stops on God’s end. The floodgates are wide open. Yet sometimes, we don’t experience the blessings He intends because we block the flow. Imagine a garden hose, pouring water at full pressure. If you kink the hose, the flow slows to a trickle—or stops altogether. Fear, anxiety, unbelief, and disobedience are the kinks that crimp the flow of the Spirit.

Think about fear for a moment. Fear tightens your grip on the hose. It says, “I don’t trust God to handle this.” Anxiety does the same thing—it’s faith in the wrong direction, trusting that something bad will happen. Unbelief shuts the hose entirely, refusing to trust God’s Word. And disobedience? Disobedience is stepping out of alignment with the flow altogether. God’s Spirit never stops flowing, but we step out from under the blessing when we choose our own way.

Now here’s the good news: you can remove the kinks. God doesn’t ask you to “fix it all” or “work harder”—He simply asks you to trust Him. Replace fear with trust. Replace anxiety with prayer. Replace unbelief with faith. Replace disobedience with alignment to His Word. Every step you take to align yourself with God is like unkinking that hose. The flow of the Spirit begins to rush through you again—bringing peace where there was chaos, joy where there was sorrow, and provision where there was lack.

God’s laws are consistent. They don’t play favorites. Just as gravity will pull anyone down, spiritual laws will work for anyone who abides in Christ and aligns with His ways. The gardener doesn’t scream at the soil to make seeds grow; he simply creates the right conditions. And the seeds grow naturally because of the laws God put into place. The same is true for you: your part is to stay connected and create the right conditions. When you remain in Christ and remove the blockages, the fruit will come naturally, and the fruit isn’t just “spiritual success”; it’s real, tangible change in your life. You’ll experience peace where there was chaos, joy where there was sorrow, and provision where there was lack. God’s blessings will overflow, not only for you but also for those around you.

Faith operates in a similar way. When you speak words, you trigger spiritual laws and create physical changes. Jesus said, “If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove.” Faith isn’t about striving to prove your spirituality—it’s about aligning your words and actions with God’s spiritual laws that govern all reality. When you release faith through your words, you activate these spiritual laws, and things begin to change.

Let this truth settle deep in your heart: the spiritual realm is not just real—it’s more real than the physical world. The spiritual realm is the birthplace of everything you see, touch, and experience. God spoke, and the universe came into existence. That same spiritual reality governs what happens in your life. When you align yourself with the spiritual laws God has set in motion, you are tapping into the source of all power, all life, and all blessing.

If you jump, you will fall. If you abide, you will bear fruit—fruit that brings supernatural peace, abundant provision, unshakable joy, and overwhelming love. And the best part? This isn’t reserved for a few spiritual elites. It’s available to anyone. The floodgates are open, and the flow of God’s Spirit is constant. All you have to do is stay connected, trust His goodness, and remove the blockages.

Because the laws of the Spirit don’t fail—because God’s love never fails.

You Only Need One Thing

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Imagine walking into a bustling home filled with the clatter of dishes and the hum of activity. In the kitchen, a woman rushes about, flushed and flustered, trying to keep up with the demands of hosting. But across the room, her sister sits motionless, absorbed, her eyes fixed on their guest. She isn’t helping in the kitchen, cleaning, or preparing. She’s simply sitting—still, attentive, and focused.

This is the scene in Luke 10, when Jesus visits the home of Martha and Mary. Martha’s frustration boils over, and she pleads with Jesus to make Mary help. But His reply is unexpected:“Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.”(Luke 10:41–42).

One thing. In a world drowning in demands, distractions, and endless duties, Jesus cuts through the noise and declares there is only one thing we truly need. And Mary found it—not in activity, but in sitting at the feet of Jesus and listening to His Word.

This story isn’t just a quaint moment in the Gospels. It’s a profound lesson for every believer today. The “one thing” Jesus spoke of is the meditation on and devotion to God’s Word—the only thing that truly sustains us.

The Word as Our Spiritual Food

Jesus’ words to Martha are not a dismissal of work or service. Rather, they are a call to prioritize what matters most. The Bible consistently teaches that God’s Word is essential to our lives. Jesus makes this clear in Matthew 4:4:“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.”Just as food nourishes our bodies, the Word nourishes our spirits.

But think about it—what happens when you go without eating? Your stomach growls, your energy fades, and eventually, your body begins to shut down. The same is true spiritually. When we neglect the Word of God, we grow weak. Our faith falters, our joy diminishes, and our ability to resist temptation crumbles. Without the Word, we are spiritually starved.

Mary understood this in a way Martha didn’t. Martha was feeding her guests, but Mary was being fed by Jesus’ words. She realized that spiritual food takes precedence over even the most pressing of tasks.

God’s Word is Alive and Transforming

Here’s the thing: the Word of God is not just a collection of ancient texts or moral teachings. It is alive. Hebrews 4:12 declares: “For the word of God is alive, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword.”When we meditate on Scripture, we aren’t simply reading words on a page. We are engaging with the living, breathing truth of God. His Word cuts through confusion, convicts us of sin, and brings clarity to life’s complexities.

Proverbs 4:22 describes the transformative power of God’s words:“For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.”The Bible isn’t just informational—it’s transformational. It brings life to our spirits, healing to our bodies, and guidance for our minds.

When we sit with God’s Word—whether reading it, hearing it, or reflecting on it—we open ourselves to His transformative power. It renews our minds, strengthens our hearts, and equips us to face life’s challenges.

The Danger of Neglecting the Word

But as alive as God’s Word is, it won’t transform us if we fail to engage with it. Skipping time in God’s Word is like trying to run a marathon on an empty stomach—you might start strong, but eventually, you’ll collapse. Without the Word, our spiritual strength fades, our faith becomes brittle, and we are left vulnerable to the storms of life.

Neglecting the Word leaves us directionless. It’s no wonder Psalm 1 compares the person who meditates on God’s Word to a tree planted by streams of water—stable, fruitful, and unshakable. The person who ignores it? They are like chaff, blown away by the wind.

Spiritual starvation is subtle at first. You skip a day in the Word, then another. Soon, you find yourself running on empty, your faith dry and brittle. But the good news is this: God’s Word is always ready to restore us. One verse, one moment of meditation, can reignite a fire in your soul.

The One Thing Needed

So, what about us? Are we like Martha, “careful and troubled about many things,” or like Mary, sitting at the feet of Jesus? The truth is, we all live in Martha’s world—a world of deadlines, distractions, and constant demands. But Jesus reminds us that onlyone thingis needful. When we meditate on the Word, everything else falls into its proper place. Our priorities shift, our burdens lighten, and our hearts find rest.

But let’s be honest—if we refuse to do thisone thing,we are, in essence, saying we don’t believe Jesus. We’re declaring that we know better than the One who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. How can we truly call ourselves believers if we don’t actually do what He has told us is most important?

James 1:22 challenges us with this truth:“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”If we claim to believe in Jesus, our faith must lead to obedience. To ignore His instruction to prioritize His Word is to live in self-deception, claiming allegiance to Christ while disregarding His authority.

Jesus has made it clear:“One thing is needful.”To reject this is to reject not only His guidance but His lordship over our lives. But to embrace it—to choose the “good part,” as Mary did—is to live in alignment with His will, nourished by the very words of life.

Engage with the Word in Any Form

The question isn’t just whether we’ll read our Bibles, spend time in prayer, or engage with God’s Word in other ways. Whether it’s listening to Scripture, soaking in inspired messages, or reflecting on a powerful sermon, the heart of the matter is this: will we truly believe Jesus enough to do what He says we need to do? If we refuse to prioritize His Word in any form—reading, hearing, or meditating on it—can we really call ourselves His followers? Faith is not merely what we profess but what we practice, and engaging with God’s Word is the practice Jesus has made non-negotiable for all who claim to follow Him.

Let us, like Mary, choose the “good part.” Whether by reading it, hearing it, or meditating on it, let God’s Word become the priority of our lives. It will never be taken from us, and it is the only thing we truly need.

For more resources to help you meditate on God’s Word, visit these websites:

• www.JosephPrince.com

• www.awmi.net/video/tv-archives

The True Nature of Sin: A Path to Protection and Blessing

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Many believers have a misconception about what sin actually is. Yes, we all understand that sin is disobedience to God‘s commands. However, we need to understand that God’s commandments are not arbitrary. All of God‘s commands are loving guidance designed specifically to protect us and lead us into an abundant life. Take a look at what Deuteronomy 6:24 (KJV) says “And the LORD commanded us to do all these statutes, to fear the LORD our God,for our good always, that he might preserve us alive, as it is at this day.” Following His commandments is all about safeguarding our well-being, not limiting our freedom. Many believers misunderstand the true nature of sin. It is impossible to put your trust in Jesus if you don’t believe He has your best interests in mind. Look what it says in Hebrews 11:6 (KJV) But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and [that] he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. In order to come to the Lord, youmustbelieve that he is a rewarder. 

God has given us the gift of free will, meaning we constantly make choices about whether to obey or disobey Him – whether to trust Him or not. These choices shape our lives and have far-reaching consequences. Every time we choose to disobey God, we are opening ourselves up to trouble. While we can make our own choices, we cannot control the consequences that God has warned us about. His word clearly warns us about things that can harm us, lead to our destruction, and cause us pain. Conversely, He shows us the path to blessings, joy, and peace. Our choices are crucial, determining the course of our lives and future generations. Deuteronomy 30:19 emphasizes this: “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live.”

Romans 12:2b tells us that God’s will toward us is “good, perfect and acceptable.”  Do you believe that?Disobeying God is like ignoring a seasoned guide while hiking in unfamiliar territory. It shows a lack of trust in their knowledge and experience, which can lead you into dangerous situations. Just as a guide sees potential hazards and knows the safest path, God’s commandments are there to navigate us safely through life’s challenges. 

When we disobey God we show a lack of trust in His goodness, much like a child thinking their parent is unloving for not letting them run into the street. Just as a parent sees dangers the child cannot, God sees everything clearly while we do not.  Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. The natural man leans to his own understanding, but the spiritual trust in the Lord 

In conclusion, reflecting on our lives reveals that following God’s commandments protects us and leads to blessings. Trusting in His love and wisdom, like a child trusts a loving parent, is crucial for our spiritual growth and well-being