Good Morning Sunshine! Rejoice, For You Are On The Other Side Of Obedience Now!

Genesis 22:14 ~ “So Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, ‘On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.”

Abraham’s story doesn’t end on the mountain, it begins there. The same place where he lifted the knife became the very ground where God revealed Himself as Jehovah Jireh, his provider. The mountain that tested his faith became the altar of God’s provision. That’s the mystery and majesty of obedience, what begins as surrender ends in supernatural supply.

The “other side of obedience” is not just a blessing, it’s revelation. When Abraham obeyed, he saw a side of God he had never known before. Some revelations only come through obedience. It’s in the climb, (receive this spiritually, “It’s In The Climb!”) the surrender, and the letting go that heaven unfolds what’s been waiting for you all along. God doesn’t always reveal His provision before the test; He reveals it through the test. Obedience is often uncomfortable because it demands trust without details. God told Abraham to go, but He didn’t show him the ram until after he had fully obeyed. Likewise, there are seasons where God will ask you to move with no map, (I literally just experienced this) because faith doesn’t follow sight; it follows sound. When you respond to the voice of God, even when it’s unclear, you will always find His hand guiding you.

Obedience also shifts your perspective. Abraham didn’t see the ram until he looked up. Many times, your breakthrough is only one act of obedience away, but you miss it because your eyes are fixed on the sacrifice instead of the Savior. When you choose to lift your eyes, you stop mourning what you think you’ve lost and start recognizing what God has already prepared. There is divine timing attached to every act of obedience. The ram was there, but it wasn’t visible until the moment Abraham needed it. (Just like the photo that I should you yesterday, when I took the picture, I did not see the Ram’s Head in it, I only saw the beauty of God’s sunset. It was after I printed it that I saw the blessing; go back and look at the picture again.) God’s provision is never late; it’s released in alignment with your obedience. The moment you step out in faith, heaven starts moving on your behalf. You may not see the answer immediately, but it’s already being positioned for your arrival.

Your obedience also sets things in motion beyond you. Abraham’s faith didn’t just bless him; it birthed a covenant that stretched through generations. Every “yes” you give to God becomes a seed of legacy. What you obey today can open doors for those who will come after you. The fruit of your obedience ripples beyond your lifetime. On the other side of obedience is peace, and not because everything makes sense, but because your heart rests in knowing you did what God required. Obedience frees you from striving, and it shifts the weight of the outcome from your shoulders to God’s. When you obey, you no longer have to figure it all out, you just have to trust that He already has.

God doesn’t ask for obedience to take something from you but to make room for something greater. What you lay down is never wasted. Just as Abraham gave up Isaac only to receive him back, your surrender positions you for divine restoration. Whatever you’ve had to release, trust that God will return it multiplied, refined, and resurrected. And when you stand in your “mountain moment,” surrounded by the evidence of God’s faithfulness, remember to name your place. Abraham named his Jehovah Jireh, but your place might be called Peace, Breakthrough, or Restoration. Naming your mountain seals the testimony and reminds you, and others, that God still provides.

Even when obedience costs you your relationships, comfort, or certainty, trust that God is establishing something unshakable within you. Every mountain climbed in faith reveals the stability of His promise. And when the world watches how you obey, they will see a reflection of His Glory shining through your surrender. Ultimately, the other side of obedience isn’t just about provision, it’s about transformation. The test that seemed like it would break you becomes the very moment that births your purpose. God is not just giving you a ram; He’s making you a living testimony that His promises never fail.

Let’s Pray:

Father, I thank You for the power and peace that come through obedience. You are Jehovah Jireh, the God who provides, and I trust that every act of surrender reveals another layer of Your faithfulness. Teach me to say “yes” without hesitation, knowing that You are working in ways I cannot see. Lord, help me to walk with unwavering faith when obedience feels costly. Give me spiritual courage to climb, even when the path is steep. Remind me that You have already prepared provision on the other side of my obedience. Father, I choose to trust You with every detail. Even when I cannot see the ram in the thicket, I will keep walking, believing that Your timing is perfect. Let my obedience be immediate, joyful, and complete, an offering that pleases You. Father, remove fear and hesitation from my heart. Replace every “what if” with “I will.” Let me be found faithful in the small things so that I can carry the greater things You’ve prepared. Holy Spirit, teach me to lift my eyes when I feel weary. Help me to see beyond the sacrifice to the Savior. Reveal what’s been hidden in my thicket and let me recognize divine provision when it appears. Lord, let my obedience ripple beyond me. Use my faith to strengthen others, my surrender to release blessings, and my testimony to remind future generations that You are still The Lord Who Provides. I pray for those who are in their own climb of obedience right now. Strengthen them to keep moving even when the way seems uncertain. Let them know that You have already stationed their ram and orchestrated their provision. Thank You for transforming my test into testimony. I declare that I am walking on the mountain of provision, surrounded by Your faithfulness. From this day forward, I will trust You fully, obey You quickly, and praise You continually. In the Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Nugget:

“The other side of obedience is where revelation and provision meet, and transformation begins.”

Blessings…

Love, Dr. Jean