Results such as:
- My service to Christ is in no way hindered by any mistakes made in disobedience.
- My relationship with the Lord is sweeter, purer. (Might be the biggest plus of obedience)
- I have the blessings of the Lord on my life.
- I have the protection of the Lord on my life.
- I am happy. Yes, happy. Because even if I got what I wanted by disobedience, that's nothing compared to getting what the Lord has for me by obedience.
- My relationship with friends and family is better.
- In making an obedient choice, I can still remain a good example to other girls around me without having to say, "I know because I didn't obey".
- And though I might wake up "alone" every morning, so much better than waking up next to the wrong person.
Those are just a few of the positive results I could think of off the top of my head but I am sure there are many more positive results in obedience. Especially if we start looking at Scripture...
"But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries." Exodus 23:22 When I obey Him, He will stand against anyone who stands against me!
"Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear: But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear." Isaiah 59:1-2 When I obey, He hears my prayes and will help me!
Again, these are just a few examples of many ways we see positive results in obedience.
This is a very specific example of obedience and it's positive results, but these are basic truths that can be applied across the board, to any area of obedience. So next time you feel like you are obeying for nothing, like you could have more "fun" by disobediene, that you would be more happy, get what you really want by disobedience, that even if there are positive results in obedience...you won't see them for who knows how long, remember this and take a second to make yourself think of all of the ways you will have positive results immediately. Then obey.
With Prayers, Sarah